What will you do?
You welcome the guests, run the bar service and take care of breakfast. The job is also known as hotel employee, breakfast attendant or all-round hospitality worker. You handle the check-in procedure, confirm reservations, keep the occupancy up to date and receive payments.
- Welcome guests and provide information
- Handle the check-in procedure
- Confirm reservations and update the occupancy
- Prepare and serve breakfast
- Run the bar service and clear tables
- Receive payments
- Report defects and damage
Skills to develop
- Guest-friendly and presentable
- Languages are a big asset, especially Dutch, French and English
- Flexible for early and late shifts and weekend work
- Able to work independently and take on varied tasks
- Eye for tidiness and detail
Your foundation for this occupation
Learn handovers between reception, breakfast and housekeeping. Versatility requires clear shift priorities.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise breakfast preparation, guest assistance and accurate basic administration.
Check your work
Check supplies, hygiene and unresolved guest requests before changing tasks.
How can you grow?
Develop a specialism in reception, restaurant service or housekeeping.
Frequently asked questions
Does all-round mean doing everything simultaneously?
No. Ask how shifts and responsibilities are divided. Switching effectively requires handovers rather than leaving tasks half-finished.