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Bar & Food Service Volunteer – Urban Hotel The Golden Stork

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The experience

Love being around people, music, and good food? Join our team at Petals & Pals, the vibrant restaurant & bar inside Urban Hotel The Golden Stork in Rijswijk. We’re looking for a sociable, reliable person to help serve guests, run food & drinks, and give a hand behind the bar.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Bartending: Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.

What you get

3 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 21 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At Petals & Pals, the lively restaurant and bar inside Urban Hotel The Golden Stork, we’re looking for friendly, energetic travelers to join our service team. You’ll be helping us create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests—whether you’re delivering a delicious cocktail, serving a fresh plate from the kitchen, or sharing a laugh with locals at the bar.

Your tasks will include taking orders, serving food and drinks, running plates from the kitchen, assisting behind the bar with basic drinks and coffee preparation, clearing tables, and keeping service areas clean and organized. On busy nights or during events, you might also help set up or lend an extra pair of hands wherever it’s needed.

In return, you’ll receive:

A bed in our staff 6-bed dorm

Daily breakfast

Staff discounts on food & drinks

Free laundry and use of the staff kitchen

The chance to learn practical hospitality skills in a fun, multicultural environment

We ask for 25 hours of help per week, usually spread over 4–5 shifts, so you’ll have plenty of time off to explore The Hague, the beach, or other cities in the Netherlands.

If you’re a people-person who enjoys a fast-paced, social atmosphere and wants to learn more about food & beverage service, we’d love to welcome you to our team!

Activities & Shift

🍹 Daily Activities Checklist
Your goal is to keep service smooth, friendly, and fun for our guests. Typical tasks include:

Greeting guests with a smile and offering menus

Taking food & drink orders

Serving plates and drinks to tables

Assisting behind the bar with basic drinks and coffees

Clearing and resetting tables quickly

Refilling water, condiments, or cutlery stations

Keeping bar and service areas clean and tidy

Helping set up for events or busy service periods

🕒 Shift Structure
You’ll work 25 hours per week, usually spread over 4–5 shifts. Shifts may include:

Morning/Lunch Shift (10:00 – 15:00) – set up the bar, serve coffees, prepare the dining area, help with lunch service

Afternoon/Evening Shift (15:00 – 20:00) – serve drinks & food, assist behind the bar, clear tables, support dinner service

Event/Busy Night Shift (20:00 – 00:00) – assist with bar service, run plates, keep tables clear, help with closing tasks

We keep the schedule balanced so you have time to rest, explore, and enjoy The Hague’s nightlife too.

Rules

📌 Additional Rules & Guidelines
To make sure our guests, team, and fellow Worldpackers have the best possible experience, please keep these in mind:

Respect everyone – We’re an inclusive, multicultural environment. Treat guests and colleagues with kindness.

Show up on time – Service is all about timing, and your team depends on you being ready at shift start.

No drugs or excessive alcohol during your stay. Professionalism matters, even in a social environment.

Stay clean & presentable – You’re serving food and drinks, so good hygiene and a neat appearance are important.

Keep the vibe positive – Busy shifts happen; we keep calm and work together.

Minimum stay is 4 weeks – It helps us train you and keep the service smooth.

No outside guests in the staff dorm.

Be proactive – If you see something that needs doing, jump in and help.

We work hard but also laugh a lot. Bring your best energy and you’ll fit right in!