Steward / Kitchen Helper

Do you take pride in a sparkling clean kitchen and love keeping things organized behind the scenes? Then keep reading.

Zoku is a home for business travelers who want to live in a city for anywhere from a few days to a few months. We’re not your typical business hotel: we offer a relaxed place to stay, work and meet new people, while helping residents feel connected to the local scene. Our fresh take on hospitality has been recognized around the world with plenty of press attention and design awards. 

We’re also proudly B Corp certified at all four of our locations (Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris and Vienna), which means we hold ourselves to high standards when it comes to social and environmental impact, transparency and accountability. At Zoku, you’ll join an international team of driven, proactive and fun-loving people who all share one thing: a passion for connecting people across the globe.

TELL ME MORE

As our Steward, you’re the backbone of our Living Kitchen. You’ll make sure that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes by keeping the kitchen (both front and back of house) spotless, organized, and in line with HACCP regulations. You’ll handle all dishwashing, deep cleaning, and incoming deliveries — ensuring that our chefs can shine and our guests always enjoy a clean and welcoming environment.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Keep things shiny: You'll follow the deep cleaning schedule, ensuring that our Living Kitchen looks spotless at all times. 

Delivery and waste hero: You'll be responsible for handling incoming deliveries of goods from suppliers, making sure everything is stored properly, and ensure correct waste separation to keep operations running smoothly and sustainable.

Be the right hand: You'll lend a hand to the chefs with prepping, cutting and cooking for all of our different services, be it breakfast, lunch or dinner during busy moments.

Live the brand: You’ll uphold Zoku’s Brand Service Standards in the Living Kitchen, ensuring every area — visible or behind the scenes — reflects our values of quality, care, and community.

WHAT MAKES OUR KITCHEN UNIQUE?

• You can connect with both guests and other Zokus. While keeping things running smoothly, you’ll get to chat with guests and work closely with the Zoku team.

• You'll get to know the entire team. You'll be in close contact with our front of house and the entire Zoku team.

• You'll work in a open kitchen that cares. We focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and sustainable operations that make both our dishes and our planet a little happier.

WHEN YOU'LL BE ON

You’ll work independently, with both morning and afternoon/evening shifts. Your responsibilities and hours may vary, and your flexibility will shine!

• Morning Shift

• Afternoon/Evening Shift

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A market-conform salary package of €2,495.93 gross per month based on full-time employment (40 hours), which corresponds to €14.40 per hour based on a 0-hour or min-max contract.

• A personal budget unlocked after 1 year at Zoku to spend on extra days off, Learning & development, extra cash or discounted vouchers.

• Cool benefits like a free after-work drink, a Urban Sports Club account, various discounts and friends & family rates at all Zoku locations.

• A cool comfy uniform – no more looking like a log!

• A fun, young, multi-national company with colleagues from across the globe to meet, learn and grow with. 

• The best staff meals, enjoyed in our rooftop Social Spaces overlooking the city. 

• Exciting on-the-job training opportunities and fun events throughout the year to celebrate achievements and milestones.

• A full- or part-time position at one of the 25 coolest hotels in the world, that feels like a second home and is purpose-driven.

• Get a personal Swapfiets or a travel allowance for your 1 KM+ work commute. Making your daily grind easier!

WE LOVE PEOPLE WHO...

• Are energetic, motivated and occasionally sing while doing the dishes.

• Have experience in working in a kitchen or stewarding.

• Continuously improve processes, applying our 'Always Beta' mentality.

• Are genuinely friendly, pro-active and open.

• Are eager to get the best out of themselves and their peers.

• Don’t mind getting their hands dirty.
  

A FEW MUST HAVES

• You are flexible with working days / hours.

• You are able to communicate in English and other languages are a plus.

• We welcome applicants seeking full-time, part-time, min/max or 0 hours work.

• You are an EU resident or have a valid working and living permit to work in the Netherlands.