Sidekick Intern

Do you get a buzz from helping people, serving delicious food, and crafting amazing drinks all while being part of a fantastic team? Then keep reading

Zoku provides a home for business travelers who want to live in a city for between a few days and a few months. We’re a new type of business hotel offering a relaxed place to live, co-work and socialize – while wiring residents into the local scene. Join an international team of driven, proactive and fun-loving Zokus who all have one thing in common: a passion for connecting people across the globe.

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During your Sidekick Internship (starting in February/ March 2025) you'll be the go-to person, connector and problem solver for our beloved guests (or as we like to call them, residents). 

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
No day looks the same as a Sidekick Intern… but here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

A friendly first impression: Be the friendly face that residents meet first, making check-ins and check-outs a breeze, and answering their burning questions with a smile.

Master of the bar: Channel your inner mixologist as you switch between being a barista and a beer master, crafting delicious drinks and sparking lively conversations.

Bringing people together with food: Become the ultimate food matchmaker by serving up mouth-watering meals and refreshing drinks in our Living Kitchen restaurant, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Creating memorable meetings and events: Embrace your inner event planner by setting up our meeting rooms, styling the meeting and event spaces, and ensure a flawless experience.

WHAT MAKES THE INTERNSHIP UNIQUE?

• You'll be an operations all-rounder. You'll improve your skills in all departments. No day looks the same
• You'll bring your knowledge into practice. With an "Always Beta" mentality, you'll help improve processes at Zoku. 
• You'll get a second family. Become part of our Zoku community of fellow colleagues, residents and visitors.
• You'll be part for a future-oriented hospitality concept. We’re not like your average hotel (feel free to stop by at Zoku to see for yourself)
• You'll make a difference. As an important part of our team, you'll get plenty of responsibility and your ideas will be valued.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Internship allowance of €750 per month.
• 10 holiday days (per 6 months).
• Cool benefits like a free after-work drink, a OneFit 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 from. 
• The best free staff meals, enjoyed in our social spaces overlooking the city. 
• Exciting on-the-job training opportunities and fun events throughout the year to celebrate achievements and milestones.
• An internship 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

• Love to take care of an unforgettable stay where people feel at home and get connected with others and the city surrounding them.
• Are ready to change the way guests are treated in the hospitality industry by always providing their service in better, more creative ways.
• Are genuinely friendly, pro-active and open.
• Are eager to get the best out of themselves and their peers.
• Want to know and share everything about our home city.
• Don’t mind getting their hands dirty every now and then.

A FEW MUST HAVES

• You are a student at a hospitality university and need to do a mandatory operational internship (min. 6 months) as part of your curriculum.
• You are fluent in English, other languages are a plus.
• You are an EU resident or have a valid working and living permit for the Netherlands.
• You are available to start in February/March 2025 and flexible with working days/hours.
• You have first-hand experience in hospitality.