Next to the famed Jerusalem Chapel, this 16th-century orphanage is now home to  intimate boutique hotel Relais & Châteaux Weeshuis Gouda, fine dining restaurant LIZZ and Coffee & Cocktailbar COCO. With elegant original details and a wink to the 21st century, Weeshuis Gouda celebrates the discrete charm of this city nestled in the country’s “Green Heart” and in easy reach of The Hague, Rotterdam and Utrecht. 

Comfort fine dining Restaurant LIZZ stands for garden-fresh, light, seasonal and sustainable cuisine. Chef Remco Kuijpers* (Fitzgerald, Rotterdam, The Netherlands) love for healthy food is reflected in incredible vegetarian options on each menu. He carefully selects only the best ingredients, ideally from local suppliers and producers. All are harvested at the perfect moment and used in an exploratory way; authentic but always with a modern twist – taking into account the local setting of Weeshuis Gouda and its historical references. We hope our food will always remind of the unique taste of Holland, and instill lasting positive memories.

We are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.

As a sommelier you have the passion to transfer your product and wine knowledge to your colleagues and you do not shy away from the workplace. You create a pleasant atmosphere for guests and employees. You are critical and pay attention to details and neatness, but you do not lose the overview.

This is what you will do:

• Together with the restaurant manager you are responsible for the presentation and compiling of the wine list;
• You participate in the team;
• With your sharp eye for detail and sense of quality, you can identify imperfections and act accordingly

This is what we expect from you:

• You have recognized wine certificates;
• You are proactive and have good communication skills;
• You are someone who stands for luxury, quality and an eye for detail;
• You are flexible and like variety;
• Experience in a comparable five star hotel is an advantage, but your presentation and your interaction with the guests are decisive.

Benefits

• A diverse, full-time internship – shifts from Monday to Sunday;
• Housing (subject to availability);
• Free staff meals;
• Tips are distributed monthly among all employees;
• Travel allowance for commuting > 10 km. WSHS Gouda is centrally located in the old center of Gouda within walking distance of both the Central Station and bus stops;
• The opportunity to work on your personal development by means of trainings and courses; 
• Mentors at top level: Chef de Cuisine Remco Kuijpers* and Mâitre/Sommelier Louis Grizeau have gained a lot of experience and worked at Michelin star properties;
• WSHS is part of the amazing Relais & Châteaux hotel collection. All hotels and restaurants affiliated with Relais & Châteaux have two things in common: they provide excellent quality and a unique service. We would love to fulfill this promise with you. You will receive a staff discount at hotels and restaurants within the Relais & Châteaux family worldwide.