Banqueting and Catering Supervisor

About this job
You will work as a Banqueting and Catering Supervisor (0.4–1 FTE) at the Academy for Hotel & Facility Management (AHF) of Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), as part of our in-house training company Sibelicious.

Through our in-house training company Sibelicious, we provide real-world learning experiences to prepare the next generation of hospitality professionals. At Sibelicious, guests can enjoy quality food at reasonable prices while students put their hospitality skills into practice across a range of outlets, including the visitor centre, food courts, kitchen, and restaurant – the latter housed in a historic building on the BUas campus. You will oversee the preparation and execution of all banqueting, catering, and conferencing events, while collaborating with instructors and management on continuous improvement. You will also play a supporting role in the personal and professional development of your team.

You are the first point of contact and coach for our students and catering staff. You will guide them in their development, ensure a safe and professional learning environment, and take responsibility for the quality of our products and services. Working hands-on in daily operations, you combine practical expertise with knowledge transfer and guiding learning processes. This includes providing practical instructions and demonstrations during catering and banqueting events at our campus.

Every week you will work with a new group of students, instructing, coaching and monitoring them in service techniques, presentation standards, hospitable behaviour, and the use of equipment and cash registers – providing feedback throughout. As a supervisor you will be responsible for the daily operations across all outlets and for handling banqueting and catering requests. This involves assigning, initiating, and coordinating the duties and activities of students and student managers, and stepping in with corrections where needed. At the end of each shift, you will ensure a proper close-down, complete daily revenue reporting, oversee the stocking of supplies, beverages, and general products, as well as the availability of learning materials. You will monitor all functionalities, coordinate daily student instruction sessions, and maintain the overall cleanliness of the outlets. When no students are available, you will assist your colleagues and take over operational tasks as required. You will also be actively involved in student evaluations. You will be part of a team of nine instructors and attend regular department-related meetings. All daily communication at Sibelicious is in English.

There are multiple positions to fill (maximum of 2 FTE).

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €2,697.03 and a monthly maximum of €3,616.48 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 5 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be supervisor;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.

What do we ask of you?

• You have a completed MBO 3 or 4 education level in hospitality, cooking, or catering;
• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in catering, banqueting, or hospitality;
• You hold a recognised workplace instructor diploma, or are willing to obtain one;
• You work carefully and accurately, and bring enthusiasm and empathy to everything you do;
• You have good communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills, enabling you to instruct students and provide motivational coaching and constructive feedback;
• You are flexible and comfortable working in other outlets or during evening hours when required;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural environment. Therefore, having excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B2) and Dutch (B1) is a necessity. You are familiar with professional English terminology in the field of hospitality in general, and banqueting and catering in particular.

The application process
Please send us your application before 13 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Joost de Raad via raad.j@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.

Placement Support Officer

About this job
As a Placement Support Officer (0.8-1.0 FTE) at the Academy for Hotel and Facility (AHF) at Breda University of applied science (BUas), you will be helping students build their future. You will achieve this by ensuring, together with your colleagues, unforgettable work placements for students. Work placements enable students to increase their knowledge and skills that they will later need as starting professionals. What will you be doing within the team? You will ensure that the preconditions are in order, and everything runs smoothly for students, work placement supervisors and work placement companies. For example, you will be taking care of work placement contracts, forms and answering e-mails. In our CRM-system you will process all administration meticulously. You will help students who visit our front desk with questions or handle phone calls from interested parties and placement companies. In addition, you check if all trips are registered, take care of travel risk procedures and process embargo-requests. Other tasks may involve account management, which means maintaining good relations with companies and expanding our network as well as hosting information sessions to students or help organise the placement experience and industry days.

To improve the complete student placement process, you will identify bottlenecks, devises solutions and suggests improvements with regard to the industry and the needs of our students. For this end, you will support a few students per semester, under the supervision of a qualified lecturer/researcher. This will ensure a realistic and up-to-date perspective on the process (the professional field, the challenges the students encounter, and the quality of the guidance from BUas).

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €3,064.08 and a monthly maximum of €4,084.93 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 7 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be Educational support assistant;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You have the option to work partly from home, which can help improve your work-life balance;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.

What do we ask of you?

• You have at least an MBO 4 level of professional and intellectual ability and can work well with different systems or quickly learn to operate them, including Microsoft Office 365;
• You are flexible, service and solution oriented towards lecturers, students, and your immediate colleagues;
• You preferably have an extensive network in Facility Management;
• You have good communication skills and able to work well with different parties and contact persons;
• You can cope in in a dynamic and hectic environment;
• You work efficiently and structured;
• You are an administrative and organisational talent;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural setting. Therefore, having excellent Dutch and English speaking and writing skills is necessary as you will interact with both national and international colleagues and stakeholder across the organisation and beyond.

The application process
Please send us your application before 13 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Vivian Bik via bik.v@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.

Banqueting and Catering Attendant

About this job
You will work as a Banqueting and Catering Attendant (0.3–1 FTE) at the Academy for Hotel & Facility Management (AHF) of Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), supporting the daily catering operations of the community. Your role encompasses working across various food stations, managing inventory, maintaining food safety standards, and ensuring that our training environment runs efficiently and professionally.

Through our in-house training company Sibelicious, we provide real-world learning experiences to prepare the next generation of hospitality professionals – offering an authentic environment in which culinary and service skills are developed under professional guidance. As part of the team, you will work alongside students and operate the various outlets serving the university community, such as the visitor centre, food courts, kitchen, and restaurant. You will lead by example, demonstrating proper techniques and professional standards and supporting students in doing the same.

There are multiple positions to fill (maximum of 2 FTEs).

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €2,621.14 and a monthly maximum of €3,377.16 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 3 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be B&C assistant;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.

What do we ask of you?

• You have at least a completed MBO 3 education level in hospitality, cooking, or catering;
• You have previous experience in catering, banqueting, food service, or hospitality;
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards is preferred;
• You are enthusiastic, empathetic and practical, willing to perform different operational tasks;
• You have good communication skills, are flexible and are able to work collaboratively with students, instructors and colleagues;
• You are flexible and comfortable working in other outlets or during evening hours when required;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural environment. Therefore, having excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B2) and Dutch (B1) is a necessity. You are familiar with professional English terminology in the field of hospitality in general, and banqueting and catering in particular.

The application process
Please send us your application before 13 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Joost de Raad via raad.j@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.

Hospitality Service Instructor

About this job
You will work as a Hospitality Service Instructor (1 FTE) at the Academy for Hotel & Facility Management (AHF) of Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas). Through our in-house training company Sibelicious, we provide real-world learning experiences to prepare the next generation of hospitality professionals. In this role, you will mainly focus on banqueting and catering - a new addition to Sibelicious.

Drawing on your industry experience you will instruct, coach, and monitor students in service techniques, presentation standards, hospitable behaviour, and the operation of equipment and point-of-sale systems. You will provide ongoing feedback and guide the first- and second-years students in their daily tasks and responsibilities. You will also be responsible for the smooth running of daily operations across all outlets: coordinating activities, ensuring proper close-down at the end of each shift, overseeing stock levels and the availability of learning materials, and maintaining the overall cleanliness and functionality of the outlets. Where needed, you will step in operationally yourself. You will also be actively involved in student evaluations, including assigning, initiating, and coordinating duties and activities, and stepping in with corrections where needed. You will work closely with a team of professional instructors and attend regular department-related meetings. All daily communication at Sibelicious is in English.

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €3,477.51 and a monthly maximum of €4,595.29 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 8 of the cao-hbo (Dutch collective labour agreement for the higher education sector). Your official job title will be Instructor;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• A dynamic, international work environment at a specialist, small-scale institute;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world;
• Moving from abroad to Breda in the Netherlands? We provide support and financial compensation for relocation and settling in the Netherlands. Dutch tax authorities may offer tax reductions to applicants from abroad, making tax rates comparable to those in the UK and US.

What do we ask of you?

• You are a true hospitality professional and are able to convey this passion to students;
• You are enthusiastic, empathetic, and a natural coach;
• You have broad knowledge and hands-on experience in the restaurant, hotel, and catering industry. Experience in a professional kitchen is an advantage;
• You hold a relevant professional qualification (MBO level 3, 4 or higher);
• You have strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, and are able to provide motivational coaching and constructive feedback;
• You are flexible and willing to work across different outlets when needed with a main focus on banqueting and catering;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural environment. Therefore, having excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Dutch is a necessity. You are familiar with professional English terminology in the field of professional hospitality as well as food and beverage terminology;
• International work experience and affinity with intercultural settings are a strong advantage.

The application process
Please send us your application before 16 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Joost de Raad via raad.j@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.

Banqueting and Catering Supervisor

About this job
You will work as a Banqueting and Catering Supervisor (0.4–1 FTE) at the Academy for Hotel & Facility Management (AHF) of Breda University of Applied Sciences (BUas), as part of our in-house training company Sibelicious.

Through our in-house training company Sibelicious, we provide real-world learning experiences to prepare the next generation of hospitality professionals. At Sibelicious, guests can enjoy quality food at reasonable prices while students put their hospitality skills into practice across a range of outlets, including the visitor centre, food courts, kitchen, and restaurant – the latter housed in a historic building on the BUas campus. You will oversee the preparation and execution of all banqueting, catering, and conferencing events, while collaborating with instructors and management on continuous improvement. You will also play a supporting role in the personal and professional development of your team.

You are the first point of contact and coach for our students and catering staff. You will guide them in their development, ensure a safe and professional learning environment, and take responsibility for the quality of our products and services. Working hands-on in daily operations, you combine practical expertise with knowledge transfer and guiding learning processes. This includes providing practical instructions and demonstrations during catering and banqueting events at our campus.

Every week you will work with a new group of students, instructing, coaching and monitoring them in service techniques, presentation standards, hospitable behaviour, and the use of equipment and cash registers – providing feedback throughout. As a supervisor you will be responsible for the daily operations across all outlets and for handling banqueting and catering requests. This involves assigning, initiating, and coordinating the duties and activities of students and student managers, and stepping in with corrections where needed. At the end of each shift, you will ensure a proper close-down, complete daily revenue reporting, oversee the stocking of supplies, beverages, and general products, as well as the availability of learning materials. You will monitor all functionalities, coordinate daily student instruction sessions, and maintain the overall cleanliness of the outlets. When no students are available, you will assist your colleagues and take over operational tasks as required. You will also be actively involved in student evaluations. You will be part of a team of nine instructors and attend regular department-related meetings. All daily communication at Sibelicious is in English.

There are multiple positions to fill (maximum of 2 FTE).

What do we offer?

• The salary for this position amounts to a monthly minimum of €2,697.03 and a monthly maximum of €3,616.48 (gross amounts based on full-time employment);
• This position is classified in scale 5 of the cao-hbo (collective labour agreement). Your official job title will be supervisor;
• This position involves a one-year employment contract with the possibility of conversion into an indefinite employment contract;
• Your commuting expenses will be fully reimbursed when you travel by public transport;
• You will receive a contribution towards your health insurance costs;
• You will receive an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% in December and an annual holiday allowance of 8% in May;
• You will also be awarded professional development hours every year and almost 11 weeks of holiday entitlements in a full-time position;
• You will build an attractive pension through the ABP pension fund;
• Working at BUas means always striving for ‘the plus’. BUas aims to be more than just a university of applied sciences, continuously focusing on development and creating meaningful experiences;
• You will be working at a top-ranked university of applied sciences on a green, sustainable campus near the city centre of Breda;
• You will be working in an attractive and friendly working environment together with enthusiastic colleagues from the industry and students from around the world.

What do we ask of you?

• You have a completed MBO 3 or 4 education level in hospitality, cooking, or catering;
• You have at least 3 years of relevant work experience in catering, banqueting, or hospitality;
• You hold a recognised workplace instructor diploma, or are willing to obtain one;
• You work carefully and accurately, and bring enthusiasm and empathy to everything you do;
• You have good communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills, enabling you to instruct students and provide motivational coaching and constructive feedback;
• You are flexible and comfortable working in other outlets or during evening hours when required;
• You will be working in an international and intercultural environment. Therefore, having excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (B2) and Dutch (B1) is a necessity. You are familiar with professional English terminology in the field of hospitality in general, and banqueting and catering in particular.

The application process
Please send us your application before 13 April via the online application form. Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact Joost de Raad via raad.j@buas.nl with questions about the job itself, or recruitment@buas.nl for questions about the application process.

You will receive a reply to your application no later than two weeks after the closing date. The submission of a certificate of good conduct (in Dutch abbreviated to VOG) is a condition for commencing employment at BUas. We will initiate a request for this after the terms of employment meeting. Among candidates with equal qualifications and experience, preference will be given to the internal candidate.

More about us
Breda University of Applied Sciences (hereafter referred to as BUas) is a specialist, small-scale and international university of applied sciences. BUas offers bachelor's and master's degree programmes at both professional and academic levels, with expertise in closely interrelated fields: Tourism, Leisure & Events, Hotel & Facility, Logistics & Built Environment, Media & Creative Business, Games, and Data Science & AI. Our strength lies in the ability to connect these fields.

We aim to create added value in our education and research for our students, and therefore also for business and society. We provide our students with knowledge as well as ‘BUas Skills for Life’, empowering them to thrive in a constantly changing world and contribute to making it a better place. We encourage our employees to lead by example, fostering independence, collaboration and practical research that can be applied in real-world contexts.

We are curious about the world around us, considerate of each other, and committed to creating a healthy living and working environment for students and staff. This ethos defines how we operate on our campus. Within our inspiring learning community, we encourage each other to optimally develop our talents, combine knowledge and skills, and apply them in society in a sustainable manner.

External recruiters need not inquire.