
Receptionist (PT/FT)
Do you want to work in a unique seaside location where hospitality and personal service are central? Then this position is for you! Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee is looking for an enthusiastic receptionist to join our team.
Who are we looking for?
- You are hospitable, presentable, and have strong communication skills
- You have a proactive and flexible work attitude
- Experience in hospitality or at a reception is a plus, but not required
- You speak and write Dutch well. Basic knowledge of English and/or German is a bonus
- You are available on weekends and during holidays
About Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee
Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee is situated in a unique spot on Terschelling, right on the North Sea beach. The hotel combines luxury, tranquility, and nature with personal attention and quality. Our team works with pleasure every day to provide our guests with an unforgettable stay.
Interested in applying?
Send your motivation letter and CV to: management@hotelpaal8.nl, attention Paul Van Mechelen.
Do you have questions about the position? Feel free to contact us at 0562-449090 or drop by!
Restaurant Staff (PT/FT)
Who are we looking for?
- Enthusiastic team players who aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves
- Available for breakfast or dinner shifts
What we offer:
- A challenging role in a welcoming environment
- Plenty of opportunities for growth
- Varied working hours
- A good salary that reflects your effort
- A friendly team of colleagues
- On-site accommodation available
- Possibility of a one-year contract, full-time or part-time, hours negotiable
Interested in applying?
Send your motivation letter and CV to management@hotelpaal8.nl, attention Paul Van Mechelen.
Do you have questions about the position? Feel free to contact us at 0562-449090 or stop by!


Hotelmanager
We are looking for a hotel manager for Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee with a strategic focus on delivering the ultimate guest experience, supporting colleagues, and achieving commercial success.
Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee in West Terschelling is one of the most beautiful hotels on the Wadden Islands. Every day, we do everything we can to ensure our guests have a pleasant and relaxing stay, always striving to offer a unique and surprising level of hospitality. This is exactly what we expect from the driven hotel manager we are seeking.
A role full of challenges
As our new hotel manager, you will be the face of Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee and responsible for a profitable operation. You will keep all operational processes in sharp focus and are used to thinking strategically, planning ahead, and initiating new projects. You also know how to get the best out of every employee.
Depending on the season, your department will have around 35 staff members. You will enthusiastically lead the team leaders responsible for housekeeping, food & beverage, kitchen, reception, and administration. You think in terms of opportunities and continuously look for ways to elevate the quality of our hospitality and further grow the success of our hotel. Once you have proven yourself, there is the potential to advance to the position of general manager.
What we expect from you
A career as a hotel manager at Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee requires not only knowledge, insight, and experience, but also a flexible and proactive attitude and a natural leadership mindset. Specifically, we expect that you:
- Have HBO/WO (higher professional or university) level of thinking and working
- Have at least 3 to 5 years of management experience and are familiar with the operational side of hospitality
- Possess the skills to build and develop teams
- Have an entrepreneurial, commercial, and results-oriented mindset
- Understand the needs of our guests and actively respond to them
- Live on Terschelling or are willing to relocate to the island
What we offer
We have high expectations, but we also offer a lot in return:
- A unique and highly attractive working environment
- Excellent salary in line with your education and experience
- Ample opportunity for personal growth and development
- 25 vacation days
- 8% holiday allowance
- Bonus scheme for achieving targets
- Interesting growth opportunities
Interested or want to know more?
Does a position as hotel manager at Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee sound like the perfect fit? Send your CV to management@hotelpaal8.nl, attention Huib van den Bos.
Do you have questions or want more information first? Call Huib van den Bos at 06-53115566.
At Paal 8 Hotel aan Zee, you’ll experience Terschelling at its very best!
Dishwasher (PT)
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an enthusiastic dishwasher who isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves. You will ensure that the kitchen remains clean and organized—an indispensable part of our team!
What we offer:
- A workplace in a unique seaside location
- A friendly kitchen team
- Regular collaborations with top chefs
- Availability required on weekends and during holidays
- Dutch speaking or basic knowledge of Dutch
Interested in applying?
Send your motivation letter and CV to management@hotelpaal8.nl, attention Paul Van Mechelen.
Do you have questions about the position? Feel free to contact us at 0562-449090 or drop by!
