Work in Hospitality

Love working with people and being on your feet, with flexible hours?

Look no further than the vibrant hospitality industry of the Northern Netherlands.

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From bustling restaurants, cozy cafes, to luxury hotels, the “horeca” (hotels, restaurants, and cafes) offers abundant opportunities across diverse establishments.

Lacking a 9-to-5 schedule, hospitality offers the ideal (part-time) job next to your studies. Pursue your academic goals while making some extra income on the side! An added bonus for many positions: work experience is not a firm requirement. Instead, emphasis is placed on your personality and motivation, so it's also perfect for jobseekers who are still getting to know the labor market in the Netherlands.

Before embarking on your job search, be sure to read the “Your Labour Rights in the Netherland” section further below.

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Your labor rights in the Netherlands

Workers are well-protected by labor rights in the Netherlands—so it’s good to invest some time into knowing what your rights!

Work in NL's Website How do contracts work in the Netherlands, and what is a CAO? How do holidays and day off work? Do I need a Dutch health insurance to work? (and other health-related questions) Questions about Dutch health insurance & glossary How do work hours and breaks work? Having issues with your contract or employer? Get free legal advice at Het Juridisch Loket Feeling discriminated at work? Get help from Discriminatie Meldpunt Groningen

But I’m not sure if I’m allowed to work in the Netherlands…

Your right to work in the Netherlands depends on what type of citizenship you have.

  • If you are an EU citizen, then you are allowed to work freely in the Dutch hospitality industry without a working permit.
  • If you are a non-EU citizen, not all permits that allow you to remain in the country legally, give you the right to work — so be sure to check your permit carefully! The following statements on your residence permit card will confirm whether or not you are allowed to work (freely) in the Netherlands:
  1. Arbeid vrij-toegestaan: Allowed to work freely
  2. Arbeid niet toegestaan: Not allowed to work
  3. TWV vereist: Work permit mandatory – this means that you are allowed to work, but your employer needs to arrange a work permit for you.
  4. TWV niet vereist: Work permit not mandatory – this means that you are allowed to work without having to arrange a work permit.

For non-EU students: There is a limitation on the number of working hours, set at 16 hours per week OR only full-time during the summer months (June, July, and August). This limitation does not apply to internships.