Gijs Wehkamp
General Manager at Pestana Amsterdam Riverside- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Pestana Amsterdam Riverside
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Netherlands
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Nov 2019 - Present
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NH Hotel Group
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Spain
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Deputy Hotel Director nhow Rotterdam
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Dec 2017 - Nov 2019
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The Hague Marriott Hotel
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Netherlands
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Operations
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Sep 2015 - Sep 2017
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Hotel van Oranje
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Netherlands
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food & Beverage Manager
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May 2013 - Sep 2015
The Hotels van Oranje consist of two hotels; the luxury Hotel van Oranje, part of the Autograph Collection Hotels by Marriott and the Comfort Beach Hotel Noordwijk, part of World Hotels, both located directly in front of the beautiful beach of Noordwijk aan Zee. They are the ultimate venue for a conference, meeting or social event. Join us for an exquisite dinner, a sparkling party, a dynamic conference, of just to enjoy the stunning sea view. A professional Meeting & Events team before and during the event ensures smooth sailing in every way.• Well known for their elegance, luxury and ‘service without limits’.• Stylish hotel rooms which offer a unique mix of luxury, comfort and timeless design.• 258 guest rooms including beautiful suites• 50 flexible contemporary spaces• more than 1500 m2 of wellness area and a state-of-the-art Beauty Center• in-house parking facilities• business centre• 4 bars & 6 restaurants• a permanent beachclub; Beachclub O.,• certified with the Green Globe certificate, ensuring that great care is taken in the preservation of our planet without compromising the comfort of your stay. The Hotels van Oranje has won the award for ‘Greenest Hotel of Europe’ in November 2012• Winner of two 2014 Luxury Awards.As F&B manager I am responsible for the daily operations of all Food & Beverage activities within the Hotels van Oranje and Beachclub O. The F&B department consists of 5 restaurants (Steakhouse de Harmonie, de Orangerie, Grand Cafe 't 11e Gebod, Restaurant Dutch and Beachclub O), 2 bars, 4 kitchens and the banqueting department (50 meeting rooms with a maximum capacity of 2500 guests). The F&B department of the Hotels van Oranje has approximately 60 FTE and about 50 PTE (100 in summertime)Since May 2015 I am also responsible for restructuring the housekeeping department. Show less
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Manager Bars & Banqueting
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Aug 2010 - Sep 2014
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of all bar and banqueting activities within the Hotels van Oranje (32 conference rooms, 18 boardrooms and 2 bars)
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Assistant Manager Operations
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Feb 2012 - Apr 2013
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Catering Manager
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Jan 2010 - Jul 2010
Responsible for day to day operations of all catering activities within the building of Hogeschool InHolland Den Haag, including several meetingrooms, vendingmachines, coffeecorners and a restaurant. Responsible for day to day operations of all catering activities within the building of Hogeschool InHolland Den Haag, including several meetingrooms, vendingmachines, coffeecorners and a restaurant.
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SMAAK
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Netherlands
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Locatiemanager
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Feb 2008 - Dec 2009
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the location Smaak had in stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht. Tasks included besides leading the team of floormanagers, chefs and waiters also purchasing, scheduling and hiring and firing of operational employees. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the location Smaak had in stadion Galgenwaard in Utrecht. Tasks included besides leading the team of floormanagers, chefs and waiters also purchasing, scheduling and hiring and firing of operational employees.
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Grand Hotel Wien
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Austria
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainee Business Development
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Mar 2007 - Jan 2008
My main objective within my internship in Vienna was the development of the "Original Wiener Guglhupf" a fancy traditional austrian cake, into a new profit centre within the Grand Hotel. My main objective within my internship in Vienna was the development of the "Original Wiener Guglhupf" a fancy traditional austrian cake, into a new profit centre within the Grand Hotel.
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Education
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Christelijke Hogeschool Nederland
Bachelor, International Hospitality Management -
Rijnlands Lyceum Oegstgeest
Havo, Hoger algemeen voortgezet onderwijs (Havo)