Hostess | Grandmother Cafe
Core
Create a warm, homely atmosphere and serve as a calm, reassuring presence on the café floor to make guests feel welcome and at ease.
Role type
Hostess / Front-of-house hospitality associate
Builds
A community-driven café concept focused on warmth, familiarity, and human connection
Domain
Hospitality / Café / Food & Beverage
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
People-first mindset, natural ability to make people feel at ease, conversational Dutch, basic English, calm presence, guest engagement, food and drink service
Preferred skills
Barista experience, previous experience in hospitality, retail, or customer-facing roles, non-traditional career path or career break
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Create a warm, homely and welcoming atmosphere for every guest, Be a visible, calm and reassuring presence on the café floor, Engage in natural, unforced conversation when appropriate, Notice guests who may feel new, unsure or alone, and gently include them, Support guests in understanding the menu, concept and story behind Grandmother Café, Prepare and serve drinks including coffee, tea, hot and cold beverages, Serve food with care, including final plating and bake-off items, Support café service during both calm and busy moments, Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, safety and quality standards, Work closely with the café team and support colleagues when needed
Seniority
Entry-level / Open to career switchers
