Vacancies

Guest Loving General Manager (Fulltime)

Different… what’s in a name? That’s what our guests are going to discover together with you as Adbij Hotel Rolduc’s business card.
The Limburg hospitality. A warm feeling of home, great service, culinary pampering and a creative experience when it comes to meetings & events.

What makes the Abdij Hotel Rolduc ‘different’?
Abdij Hotel Rolduc, a unique destination with over 900 years of history. Housed in an abbey and recognised as a top 100 UNESCO world heritage site, we offer 156 spacious rooms, a cosy monastery garden, our own Brasserie the Canon and hotel bar ‘the prodigal son’. With more than 30 unique event spaces. Located in a dynamic area with clientele from the EURegion (Germany, Belgium, Netherlands).

What’s in store for you?

As General Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the operational and sales activities of Abdij Hotel Rolduc. You will ensure that our guests have a special experience in our centuries-old abbey. You are a true ‘people manager’ capable of inspiring, motivating and developing a team.

The team at Abdij Hotel Rolduc is looking for a real ‘people manager’ who has hospitality in his/her blood. Do you like to coach a young and ambitious team every day and take on every challenge like a spider in the web? At this particular workplace, no two working days are the same.

Are you an experienced and inspiring leader with a passion for hospitality and a proven track record of managing a medium to large hotel/hospitality operation? Then look no further!

Does this make you happy?

• Lead and motivate the entire team to provide top service to our guest.
• Develop and implement operational procedures and policies to maximise efficiency and improve guest satisfaction.
• Further optimising our hotel and hospitality concept.
• Thinking along and developing the future plans and master plan of Abdij Hotel Rolduc.
• Establish and manage budgets and monitor the hotel’s financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with all legal regulations and hotel standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with guests, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Continuous pursuit of improvement and innovation.

 Your profile:

• You have a minimum of an HBO working and thinking level.
• You have completed your education with expertise in hotel management, facility management or commercial economics.
• You are a true ‘people manager’.
• You have at least 5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Je spreekt vloeiend Nederlands, Engels en Duits.
• You are handy with hotel software and learn quickly.
• You like to work in a structured manner and work in great detail.
• You love analysing KPI reports and reporting.
• You are business minded, presentable and possess strong communication skills.
• You have a broad development and affinity for gastronomy & the hotel industry in an international setting.
• You are commercial, flexible, proactive and customer-oriented.

What we promise you:

• Market-based salary based on your work experience you bring.
• Laptop, mobile phone and company car.
• Different Hotels & Van Melick Group employee benefits.
• A challenging job within a historic & inspiring environment.
• An open atmosphere and a close-knit team that is at the heart of successfully expanding Abdij Hotel Rolduc.
• Advancement opportunities within Different Hotels and Van Melick Group.

• Our core values:
  • Extraordinary experience
  • Happy when you are

• Fulltime function.
• Plot: Abdij Hotel Rolduc, Kerkrade.

How to apply.

Are you interested in this challenging position as General Manager of Abdij Hotel Rolduc? Are you already itching to get started? Send your CV with cover letter or an enthusiastic vlog to werken@rolduc.nl. The delicious cup of coffee with Limburg flan is already waiting for you in our cosy brasserie!

Abdij Hotel Rolduc, part of Different Hotels and the Van Melick Group. A very special location to be allowed to work!

Enjoying Limburg hospitality in a historic setting? You can do that at Unesco monument Abdij Hotel Rolduc. Whether you stay in the main building or in Hoeve Zuid, we will make sure your stay is unforgettable in the different way. Throughout the abbey you will discover its 900 years of rich history. Rolduc has 160 rooms and over 30 event spaces that can each be set up for any type of event: from a residential seminar, weddings or staff parties to exclusive events.

In addition, Abdij Hotel Rolduc is located on the border with Belgium and Germany in beautiful South Limburg which offers numerous possibilities! The team at Abdij Hotel Rolduc is looking for an independent working cook who has hospitality in his/her blood. We are a close-knit team and, in addition, we are a little quirky, ambitious, but above all a real pack of wolves. We are part of Different Hotels and the Van Melick Catering Group.

We are not looking for a “standard” receptionist(s), as a host you will be on standby for our guests at all times.
Your spontaneous & welcoming attitude will ensure that from the moment you welcome them to the moment they leave, the guest feels at home and receives the service they expect. Through your collegial attitude, you and your team will do what you do best: make guests’ stay memorable.

The Main Responsibilities And Duties

• Perform all reception duties with colleagues such as check-in, check-out, properly handling phone calls, email traffic, booking room and table reservations and acting as the central point of contact for the hotel
• Ensuring a good atmosphere in the team
• Ensure, together with the entire team, the unique guest experience and optimal service
• Pass on necessary info to your immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

• Decisive, organizational skills, adaptability, results-oriented, accurate, persuasive, initiating, daring/daring, innovative and responsible
• You have an excellent command of the French, German, Dutch and English languages both verbally and in writing

What we offer

• A young dynamic work environment with a pleasant and sociable work atmosphere
• A challenging job with lots of variety
• A salary in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
• 32 – 38 uur per week

How to apply.

Are you interested in this internship? Send your CV, cover letter or vlog to Nikie Houben – General Manager at werken@rolduc.com.

Are you the sous chef who can make our culinary dreams come true? If you have a passion for taste, a hefty dose of creativity and a heart that beats faster at the sight of fresh ingredients, we have a perfect chair waiting for you at our kitchen table. We are looking for a sous chef to join us in creating a masterpiece every day.

Key responsibilities and duties

• You provide a professional, efficient and flexible service.
• Mise en place.
• Preparing appetizers, mains and desserts during lunch & dinner.
• Provide input for new dishes and/or menus.
• Implementing and monitoring the H.A.C.C.P.

Job Requirements

• You have a talent for cooking.
• You have a chef/SVH education.
• You have a broad development and affinity for gastronomy & the hotel industry in an international setting.
• You are flexible, proactive and customer-oriented.
• Weekend days are also regular work days for you.
• You hold a driver’s license.
• You live in Limburg or are willing to relocate for work.

What we offer

• Full-time employment because this responsibility cannot be carried part-time.
• A nice salary appropriate to your experience and growth is of course negotiable.
• A challenging job within a historic environment and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• See opportunities to add value in an evolving organization.
• A beautiful work location with a warm atmosphere;
• A warm welcome as a new colleague.
• A place where your ideas and initiatives are valued.
• A place that strives to let you be your best version of yourself, where you can be in your power and where you are invested in you as an individual. A place where training and development is number one. You live by our key core values and strive with us to achieve our shared ambition within Different Hotels.
• A challenging job within a beautiful and historic environment: a top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Support the F&B manager with years of experience in the hotel & event industry.
• An open atmosphere and a close-knit team that is at the heart of successfully expanding Abdij Hotel Rolduc.

Our core values

• Nothing must and everything is possible
• Extraordinary experience
• Happy when you are
• Advancement opportunities within Different Hotels and the Van Melick Catering Group.
• Full-time position (38 hours per week)
• Plot: Abdij Hotel Rolduc, Kerkrade.

How to apply.

Send your resume, cover letter or vlog to werken@rolduc.com

Are you the kitchen worker who can make the pots and pans sing? If you like a pinch of chaos and a whole lot of passion, we have the perfect spot for you on our kitchen team. We are looking for a kitchen employee to join us for a taste of success.

Key responsibilities and duties

• You help with the mise en place
• You prepare meals with heart and soul
• You track supplies

Job Requirements

• You are attentive to order and hygiene
• You have knowledge of the HACCP standards
• You pay attention to food safety
• You have an excellent customer focus.
• You live in Limburg or are willing to relocate for work.

What we offer you

• Full-time employment because this responsibility cannot be carried part-time.
• A nice salary appropriate to your experience and growth is of course negotiable.
• A challenging job within a historic environment and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• See opportunities to add value in an evolving organization.
• A beautiful work location with a warm atmosphere;
• A warm welcome as a new colleague.
• A place where your ideas and initiatives are valued.
• A place that strives to let you be your best version of yourself, where you can be in your power and where you are invested in you as an individual. A place where training and development is number one. You live by our key core values and strive with us to achieve our shared ambition within Different Hotels.
• A challenging job within a beautiful and historic environment: a top 100 UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Support the F&B manager with years of experience in the hotel & event industry.
• An open atmosphere and a close-knit team that is at the heart of successfully expanding Abdij Hotel Rolduc.

Plot: Abdij Hotel Rolduc, Kerkrade

How to apply.

Email your resume and cover letter to werken@rolduc.com.

Enjoying Limburg hospitality in a historic setting? Abdij Hotel Rolduc is the largest abbey complex in the Benelux and is on UNESCO’s list of the 100 most important monuments in the Netherlands. Rolduc has 160 rooms and over 30 event spaces that can each be set up for any type of event: from a residential seminar, weddings or staff parties to exclusive events.

We are looking for an on-call General Service Officer (AD) to help make sure our hotel looks tiptop. As an employee AD, you will be included within our close-knit team of colleagues and also part of Different Hotels and the Van Melick Catering Group.

Tasks:

As an AD employee, you will be responsible for cleaning our common areas such as the breakfast room or brasserie. You also control periodic cleaning tasks such as care of the cloisters with a scrubber. You also clean and care for the meeting rooms when necessary and also make sure everything is tidy in between.

Your working hours will basically be in the morning, but you may also be deployed more flexibly on busy days.

The number of hours per week is approximately 12-16 hours spread over 5 days, but more hours are certainly possible and even desirable during busy periods.

Do you recognize yourself in the description below? If so, we would love to hear from you!

• You like to work in a structured way

• You have an eye for detail

• You are proactive and guest-oriented

• You enjoy working independently within the framework of a team.

• You have a flexible attitude where working on weekends or holidays is not a problem for you.

• You reside in Limburg.

We offer?

• Fun work within a UNESCO world heritage site.

• An open atmosphere and a close-knit team that is at the heart of successfully expanding Abdij Hotel Rolduc.

• A competitive salary with nice perks such as vacation pay and travel reimbursement

• We are happy when you are!

Type of employment: On-call basis
Part-time hours indication: 12-16 hours per week

Leeftijd is onbelangrijk, ook als 50-plusser ben je van harte welkom om te reageren.

How to apply.

Send your resume, cover letter or vlog werken@rolduc.com

Enjoying Limburg hospitality in a historic setting? Abdij Hotel Rolduc is the largest abbey complex in the Benelux and is on UNESCO’s list of the 100 most important monuments in the Netherlands. Rolduc has 160 rooms and over 30 event spaces that can each be set up for any type of event: from a residential seminar, weddings or staff parties to exclusive events.

In addition, Abdij Hotel Rolduc is located on the border with Belgium and Germany and in beautiful South Limburg which offers numerous possibilities! With 900 years of history, guests experience a unique experience the Different way.

The team at Abdij Hotel Rolduc is looking for a team player to support our Sales & Events team. We are a close-knit team and, in addition, we are a little quirky, ambitious but, above all, a real pack of wolves. We are part of Different Hotels and the Van Melick Catering Group.

Tasks

• You will support all departments for inquiries or assist when busy;
• Working on interesting & challenging projects;

• You actively approach customers where, after identifying needs and requirements, you prepare quotes and budgets for the events;
• You know all the ‘event spaces’ at our special location of Rolduc Abbey like the back of your hand and work out a suitable customized proposal;
• You will think along in the further development of our meeting packages, exclusive events in terms of customization from weddings and out of the box baby showers to product launches;
• You will help organize and co-manage dinners, parties, seminars and conventions from 2 to 400 people;
• You will be responsible for liaising with our guests and/or event bookers. You are responsible from initial sales contact through the after sales process;

• Your job is to make sure that the event we host is ‘Different’ and from your hospitable role, you make sure our guests don’t lack anything;
• You make duty rounds to keep an eye on whether everything looks neat.
• Support with administrative tasks;
• Handling incoming and outgoing telephone and email traffic;
• Handle marketing tasks;

• Taking care of handling peculiarities and requests from groups.

Requirements

• You are pursuing an MBO degree in hospitality, hospitality or hotel school;
• You are business minded, presentable and possess strong communication skills;
• You like to work in a structured manner and are sure to work in detail

• You are flexible, proactive and customer-oriented;
• You are stress resistant and can work well under pressure;
• You are eager to learn and do not like to stand still.

We offer

• A challenging internship within a UNESCO World Heritage Site;
• Guidance from your coach with years of experience in the hotel & event industry who is happy to take you on your journey;
• An open atmosphere and a close-knit team that is at the foundation of the successful expansion of Abdij Hotel Rolduc;
• Historische omgeving met diverse mogelijkheden.

Our core values:

• Nothing has to and everything is possible;
• Extraordinary experience;
• Happy when you are;

• Plot: Abdij Hotel Rolduc, Kerkrade.

How to apply.

Are you interested in this internship? Send your resume, cover letter or vlog to Nikie Houben – General Manager via werken@rolduc.com

The team at Abdij Hotel Rolduc is looking for a F&B Supervisor who has hospitality in his/her blood. We are a close-knit team and, in addition, we are a little quirky, ambitious but, above all, a real pack of wolves.

An important part of the hotel is the F&B department. Here we exceed expectations and offer unforgettable experiences to our guests. We enjoy organizing celebrations, parties, dinners, seminars and conventions up to 400 people.

What we expect from you

You have a passion for gastronomy. Your brings with him a fine knowledge of dishes and beverages. Being organized and keeping an overview is not a problem for you. With your knowledge, you will bear responsibility for the operational execution of breakfast, lunch, dinner and events. You will manage all F&B employees and have the ability to switch well between outlets. We expect great experience in leading events, dinners and restaurants.

The following requirements belong here

• You are fluent in Dutch and English. An additional language such as German and/or French is a plus.
• You like to work in a structured manner and work in great detail.
• You are business minded, presentable and possess strong communication skills.
• You have a broad development and affinity for gastronomy & the hotel industry in an international setting.
• You switch effortlessly between different work situations.
• You are flexible, proactive and guest-oriented.
• Weekend days are also regular work days for you.
• You hold a driver’s license.
• You reside in Limburg.

What duties are part of your position

• With a positive attitude, guide, train and motivate our employees to become stars on the floor.
• Conducting progress meetings with employees.
• Prepare, execute and complete daily tasks on the floor using banqueting sheets and restaurant lists.
• You ensure service quality using checklists.
• You will be responsible for performing all HACCP operations with the exception of the kitchen.
• You will lead dinners, parties, seminars and conferences from 2 to 400 people.
• A flexible attitude where working weekends or holidays is not a problem for you.

We offer

• A nice salary commensurate with experience.
• A one-time additional €150 bonus if you can start before June 1, 2022.
• Different Hotels employee benefits.
• A challenging job within a historic environment and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Supervised by F&B manager with years of experience in the hotel & event industry who would love to take you on a journey!
• An open atmosphere and a close-knit team that is at the heart of successfully expanding Abdij Hotel Rolduc.
• Our core values;
  • Nothing must and everything is possible
  • Extraordinary experience
  • Happy when you are
• Advancement opportunities within Different Hotels and the Van Melick Catering Group.
• Full-time position (38 hours per week) possible and negotiable.
• Employment: the appointment is in temporary service, for a period of six months. Upon good performance, temporary employment will be followed by permanent employment.
• Plot: Abdij Hotel Rolduc, Kerkrade.

Are you the right person for this particular challenge?

Stuur jouw CV, motivatiebrief of vlog naar Nikie Houben – General Manager via werken@rolduc.com.

As event manager, you will be co-responsible for the entire F&B team. You will collectively ensure that all guest needs are met. You are co-responsible for our own bar ‘the Lost Son’, our beautiful terrace, brasserie ‘the Kannunik’ and banqueting rooms together with your supervisors. You will ensure positive relationships in the team and support the team to achieve all F&B goals.

Main responsibilities and duties

• Prepare, execute and complete daily tasks on the floor using banqueting sheets and restaurant lists.
• You ensure service quality using checklists.
• You will be responsible for performing all HACCP operations with the exception of the kitchen.
• You will help organize and co-manage dinners, parties, seminars and conventions from 2 to 400 people.
• All-round assisting as needed at all F&B outlets.
• Co-manage, induct, train and coach the entire F&B team.
• Responsible for safety, hygiene and representativeness in all F&B outlets of Rolduc.
• Help ensure efficient management and supervision, correct schedules, time sheets and banqueting sheets.
• Implementation and compliance with Rolducs standards.
• Establish and adhere to F&B SOPs.
• Creating F&B rosters and maintaining time records using our electronic payroll system.
• Co-explain the results and deviations of the F&B department.
• Co-develop F&B promotions and ensure promotion.
• Responsible for F&B related purchasing and menu planning.
• Participating in duty shifts.
• Responsible for all other matters in the absence of the F&B manager.

Job Requirements 

• You have a completed MBO/HBO degree in hospitality, hospitality or hotel school.
• You like to work in a structured way, are stress resistant and work in a very detailed manner.
• You are business minded, presentable and possess strong communication skills.
• You have a broad development and affinity for gastronomy & the hotel industry in an international setting.
• You switch effortlessly between exclusive events and/or the public and corporate markets.
• You are flexible, proactive and guest-oriented.
• Weekend days are also regular work days for you.
• You have experience in the F&B and hotel industry, preferably at the management level.
• You reside in Limburg.
• You hold a driver’s license.

What we offer

• A challenging job within a historic environment and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• A competitive salary.
• Different hotels employee benefits
• Guidance from your coach with years of experience in the hotel & event industry who will be happy to take you on your journey!
• An open atmosphere and a close-knit team that is at the heart of successfully expanding Abdij Hotel Rolduc.
• Advancement opportunities within Different Hotels and the Van Melick Catering Group.
• Our core values:
  • Nothing must and everything is possible
  • Extraordinary experience
  • Happy when you are
• Plot: Abdij Hotel Rolduc, Kerkrade.

How to apply.

Are you interested in this internship? Send your resume, cover letter or vlog to Nikie Houben – General Manager via werken@rolduc.com.

The team at Abdij Hotel Rolduc is looking for a real sales tiger who has hospitality in his/her blood. We are a close-knit team and, in addition, we are a little quirky, ambitious but, above all, a real pack of wolves. 

Key responsibilities and duties 

• Welcoming and serving guests.
• Taking orders and providing information.
• Passing orders to the kitchen.
• Serving food and beverages.
• Preparation of bills and checkout with guests.
• Running parties and celebrations.

Requirements 

• You are fluent in Dutch and English. An additional language such as German and/or French is a plus.
• You like to work in a structured manner and work in great detail.
• You are business minded, presentable and possess strong communication skills
• You have a broad development and affinity for gastronomy & the hotel industry in an international setting
• You have hospitality experience.
• You switch effortlessly between different work situations.
• You are flexible, proactive and customer-oriented.
• Weekend days are also regular work days for you.
• You hold a driver’s license.
• You reside in Limburg.

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Different Hotels employee benefits.
• A challenging job within a historic environment and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Guidance from your coach with years of experience in the hotel & event industry who will be happy to take you on your journey!
• An open atmosphere and a close-knit team that is at the heart of successfully expanding Abdij Hotel Rolduc.
• Our core values;
  – Nothing must and everything is possible
  – Extraordinary experience
  – Happy when you are
• Advancement opportunities within Different Hotels and the Van Melick Catering Group.
• On-call worker
• Employment: the appointment is in temporary service, for a period of six months. Upon good performance, temporary employment will be followed by permanent employment.
• Plot: Abdij Hotel Rolduc, Kerkrade.

Are you the right person for this particular challenge? 

Send your resume, cover letter or vlog to Nikie Houben – General Manager via werken@rolduc.com.

As a Duty Management intern, you will assist the General Manager in managing the entire hotel operation. To maximize and exceed guest satisfaction, as a management intern you will work with the operations team to provide the best possible service. You live, communicate and monitor the corporate values at all times. You will help lead our employees to their performance, profitability and continuous development of customer service and quality standards.

The team at Abdij Hotel Rolduc is looking for a team player to support our Front office team. We are a close-knit team and, in addition, we are a little quirky, ambitious but, above all, a real pack of wolves. We are part of Different Hotels and the Van Melick Catering Group.

Key responsibilities and duties 

• Receiving and welcoming our guests.
• Taking and processing reservations.
• Checking in and out domestic and foreign guests.
• Taking care of the handling of peculiarities and wishes of guests.
• Ensuring proper information towards our guests.
• Handling incoming and outgoing telephone and email traffic.
• Informing other departments such as Housekeeping and Sales.
• Support with administrative tasks.

Job Requirements 

• You are pursuing an MBO degree in hospitality, hospitality or hotel school.
• You are handy with hotel software and learn quickly.
• You like to work in a structured manner and work in great detail.
• You are business minded, presentable and possess strong communication skills.
• You are flexible, proactive and customer-oriented.
• Weekend days are also regular work days for you.
• You hold a driver’s license.
• You reside in Limburg.
• You are stress resistant and can work well under pressure.

What we offer

• A challenging internship within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Guidance from your coach with years of experience in the hotel & event industry who will be happy to take you on your journey!
• An open atmosphere and a close-knit team that is at the heart of successfully expanding Abdij Hotel Rolduc.
• Historic area with diverse opportunities
• Our core values;
  • Nothing must and everything is possible
  • Extraordinary experience
  • Happy when you are
• Plot: Abdij Hotel Rolduc, Kerkrade.

How to apply.

Are you interested in this internship? Send your resume, cover letter or vlog to Nikie Houben – General Manager via werken@rolduc.com.