Employee Klompenmakerij de Vriendschap (Alida Hoeve Volendam)
Working with visitors from all over the world? On Saturdays and possibly flexibly during the week and on Sundays? Then read on!
Have you always wanted to know how traditional wooden clogs are made? As a clogmaker at Henri Willig, you will learn this craft from experienced professionals and contribute to the preservation of this piece of cultural heritage. You will work in an inspiring environment where both tourists and locals are interested in your work. You will also help out in the shop when it is convenient. So a versatile job!
Our friendly team at the Alida Hoeve, consisting of about 14 enthusiastic colleagues, is looking for reinforcement!
What will you do
Asl tourist guide on location, you will strengthen the sales team and the Clog Factory and make an important contribution to the image of the Alida Hoeve. You will mainly be deployed on Saturdays possibly, if desired, with several days during the week and Sundays.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Telling the cheese story to groups in preferably several languages.
- Giving demonstrations of the artisanal production of wooden shoes and presenting the accompanying story to groups.
- Performing cash register duties.
- Performing cleaning tasks and other actions that contribute to the appearance of the clog-making shop.
- Replenishing the shelves.
Do you recognise yourself in the following
- You have an excellent command of Dutch and English and preferably have some knowledge of additional foreign languages such as German, French, Spanish.
- You are customer-oriented, proactive and a team player.
- You have excellent interpersonal skills, a flexible attitude and a great sense of responsibility.
- You are willing and used to doing physical work to handle the various tools and craft equipment
- You are available on Saturdays.
We offer
- A salary between €2405 to €3131 gross per month (based on full-time employment).
- Working with dedicated colleagues in an international working environment with unique products and customer experience
- An excellent induction programme, even without experience.
- Advancement opportunities and development through our own Henri Willig Academy.
- A good work-life (and study) balance
- Team outings and activities in line with our mission and culture
Will you join our Cheese Family?
We are curious to hear your personal motivation! Tell us why you are excited to join us and how your knowledge, skills and experience fit this role.
Our application process
Apply online
1st interview (by phone or video)
2nd call
Contract
Henri Willig is a fast-growing independent livestock farmer, cheese producer, retailer and exporter that has been successful in the exclusive cheese segment since 1974. Henri Willig has a strong position in the national and international market for Dutch cheese and organic cheese specialities. The total organisation comprises a livestock farm, 2 cheese dairies, 38 shops in the Netherlands, Germany and Austria, a Grand Café and a Webshop.We are curious to hear your personal motivation! Tell us why you are excited to join us and how your knowledge, skills and experience fit this role.