Job Description

Bartender at HitchHike – Part-time / Full-time

Welcome to HitchHike – the newest restaurant concept in the heart of The Hague. Here it’s all about flavor, vibe, and that open-road mentality: from Cali bowls to tropical cocktails and laidback surf energy. We serve Cali-Baja Cuisine: sunny, colorful, and always with a twist.

To support the growth of our team, we are looking for new colleagues who want to grow together with us.

What you’ll be doing

Your mission is to turn every visit into a unique experience. As Bartender, you’re the face of HitchHike: approachable, passionate about mixology, and ready to inspire your colleagues to create moments that last through our drinks menu. Your mantra is clear: build an authentic experience with a strong focus on cocktails.

Your Vibes & Challenges

• Mixing, shaking & innovating – you develop a drinks menu that’s just as creative as our kitchen.
• Training the team in mixology, hospitality, and presentation.
• Selecting only the best: premium spirits, fresh ingredients, top quality.
• Creating a bar setting that sparks interaction and bubbles with creativity.
• Running the bar like a pro: keeping stock in check and costs under control.
• Co-creating events that revolve around mixology and themed evenings guests won’t forget.

Qualifications

Who you are

A bartender with style, taste, and skills. You know how to serve an experience in a glass, but also how to inspire a team and run a bar like it’s your second home. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, keep cool under pressure, and stay positive and professional at all times.

You bring

• At least 2 years of bar experience in a vibrant hospitality environment
• Extensive mixology knowledge and a passion for surprising creations
• Strong communication skills and the ability to train and inspire others
• An eye for taste, presentation, and that extra touch
• Solid skills in stock management and cost control
• A flexible mindset – evenings and weekends are your playground
• Fluency in English
• Available full-time (38 hours, 5 days per week), or parttime on-call, and who brings several years of experience.

Additional Information

What we offer you (besides an awesome workplace):

• An attractive salary above the Dutch Hospitality CAO in scale V; we pay 7.5% above CAO;
• Travel allowance up to €23 per day (depending on commuting distance)
• An Accor ALL-Heartist card – enjoy discounts on hotel stays and car rentals
• Free yoga and bootcamp classes for all colleagues
• Plenty of growth opportunities through trainings and workshops at our very own Accor Academy!
• The hotels provide breakfast, lunch or dinner daily. The employer applies the tax addition to the salary determined by the government for this provision.
• Google Review Bonus: Every time you are mentioned in a positive way, by name in a Google review, you will receive a Bol.com gift card worth €10.
• Know Where You Work program: After your first month you can request a free night of stay for 2, including breakfast and diner in our restaurant HitchHike.

Ready to be part of our team and create unforgettable experiences for our guests?

Want more info or apply right away? Send us your CV and motivation now – let’s get on the road!

Questions about this vacancy? Contact Mr. Chivato Manuputty at 070-363 6700.

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