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Overview

Swissport is a global leader in aviation services, providing ground handling, cargo handling, and passenger services for more than 300 million passengers every year.

Our mission? To deliver consistent, tailor-made solutions that create an outstanding customer experience.

At Swissport, our people make the difference. Our core values  “Show You Care, Do the Right Things, and Win as a Team” are at the heart of everything we do. For our lounges at Schiphol Airport, we are looking for enthusiastic colleagues who want to help us create a welcoming and comfortable experience for our passengers.

Do you want to work in one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing sectors in Travel & Hospitality? Do you have a passion for excellent guest service and enjoy meeting new people every day? Then this role is perfect for you.

Aspire Lounges has been operating since 1987 and has grown into Europe’s largest airport lounge brand and the second largest worldwide. Every day, we welcome more than 18,000 guests across over one hundred lounges globally. We provide travellers with a high-quality and relaxing experience based on our promise: “time well spent.”

We are looking for enthusiastic candidates to join our hospitality team and help deliver the best airport lounge experience in the world.

Job Summary

As a Guest Experience Colleague, you will report to the Supervisor Lounges and become part of the front-of-house team. You will be responsible for lobby duties, guest hosting, bartending, and maintaining hygiene and service standards throughout the lounge.

Your role is to deliver outstanding service and create a welcoming atmosphere where empathy, efficiency, and discretion are key values.

Key Responsibilities

Hosting & Guest Engagement

• Clearing and cleaning tables after guests leave.
• Maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout the lounge.
• Responding to guest questions with excellent customer service.
• Welcoming guests warmly and guiding them to their seats.
• Explaining lounge facilities and services.
• Engaging with guests throughout their visit.

Guest Experience

• Answering guest questions efficiently.
• Directing guests to the appropriate lounge areas.
• Promoting upgrades and additional services while processing payments.

Culinary & Beverage

• Working with the kitchen team to ensure food and drinks are always available and well presented.
• Keeping pantry and bar areas clean and professional.
• Advising guests on food, drinks, dietary requirements, and allergens.
• Replenishing stock when needed.

Essential Skills

• Attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible and able to follow procedures effectively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and guests.
• Available to work shifts between 05:30 and 22:30, 7 days a week.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in hospitality, restaurant, hotel or customer service.
• Additional language skills.

Benefits

• A dynamic job in an international working environment at Schiphol Airport.
• A contract between 24 and 38 hours per week.
• A salary ranging from a minimum of €2730,18 to a maximum of €3438,25 gross per month (based on a 38-hour workweek and excluding allowances).
• Evening, weekend, and holiday shift allowances. Depending on the schedule, it can amount up to €350.00 gross per month.
• Excellent primary and secondary employment conditions.
• An attractive pension scheme.
• 25 vacation days.
• Travel reimbursement and various Schiphol employee benefits.
• Paid training and a comprehensive onboarding program.
• Career growth opportunities within our lounges and Swissport.
• Additional benefits such as discounts on products and restaurants at Schiphol Plaza, participation in collective insurance plans, and annual employee events.