Do you get a buzz from helping people, serving delicious food, and crafting amazing drinks all while being part of a fantastic team? Then keep reading!
Zoku is not your typical hotel: we offer a relaxed place to stay, work and meet new people, while helping guests feel connected to the local scene.
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TELL ME MORE
During your **Sidekick Internship **(starting in August 2026) you'll be the go-to person, connector and problem solver for our beloved guests (or as we like to call them, residents).
WHAT WILL YOU DO?
No day looks the same as a Sidekick Intern… but here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:
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**A friendly first impression: Be the friendly face that residents meet first, making check-ins and check-outs a breeze, and answering their burning questions with a smile.
****Master of the bar: ****Channel your inner mixologist as you switch between being a barista and a beer master, crafting delicious drinks and sparking lively conversations.
****Bringing people together with food: ****Become the ultimate food matchmaker by serving up mouth-watering meals and refreshing drinks in our Living Kitchen restaurant, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
**Creating memorable meetings and events: **Embrace your inner event planner by setting up our meeting rooms, styling the meeting and event spaces, and ensure a flawless experience.
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WHAT MAKES THE INTERNSHIP UNIQUE?
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**You'll be an operations all-rounder. **You'll improve your skills in all departments. No day looks the same!
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**You'll bring your knowledge into practice. **With an "Always Beta" mentality, you'll help improve processes at Zoku.
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You'll get a second family. Become part of our Zoku community of fellow colleagues, residents and visitors.
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You'll be part for a future-oriented hospitality concept. We’re not like your average hotel (feel free to stop by at Zoku to see for yourself!)
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**You'll make a difference. **As an important part of our team, you'll get plenty of responsibility and your ideas will be valued.
WE LOVE PEOPLE WHO
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Love to take care of an unforgettable stay where people feel at home and get connected with others and the city surrounding them.
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Are ready to change the way guests are treated in the hospitality industry by always providing their service in better, more creative ways.
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Are genuinely friendly, pro-active and open.
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Are eager to get the best out of themselves and their peers.
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Want to know and share everything about our home city.
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Don’t mind getting their hands dirty every now and then.
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A FEW MUST HAVES
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You are a student at a hospitality university and need to do a mandatory operational internship (min. 6 months) as part of your curriculum.
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You are fluent in English, other languages are a plus.
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You are an EU resident or have a valid working and living permit for the Netherlands.
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You are available to start in August 2026 and flexible with working days/hours.
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You have first-hand experience in hospitality.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
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Internship allowance of €750 per month.
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10 holiday days (per 6 months).
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Cool benefits like a free after-work drink, an Urban Sports Club account, various discounts and friends & family rates at all Zoku locations .
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A cool comfy uniform – no more looking like a log!
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A fun, young, multi-national company with colleagues from across the globe to meet, learn and grow from.
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The best free staff meals, enjoyed in our social spaces overlooking the city.
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Exciting on-the-job training opportunities and fun events throughout the year to celebrate achievements and milestones.
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An internship at one of the 25 coolest hotels in the world, that feels like a second home and is purpose-driven .
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Get a personal Swapfiets or a travel allowance for your 1 KM+ work commute. Making your daily grind easier!
WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF
Our fresh take on hospitality has been recognized around the world with plenty of press attention and design awards.
We’re also proudly B Corp certified at all four of our locations (Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Paris and Vienna), which means we hold ourselves to high standards when it comes to social and environmental impact, transparency and accountability.
WHAT IS ZOKU
Zoku is a new type of hotel that offers a place to live, cowork and socialize in Europe's most livable cities: Amsterdam, Vienna, Copenhagen & Paris.
Designed for the new generation of travellers, Zoku is so much more than a long stay hotel. It is a place you can call your second home, even on your first visit. Zoku is a hive of private Lofts and rooftop Social Spaces, so travellers can stay connected and well rested as they live and work throughout Europe. Throw yourself into your work and play, and effortlessly discover one of our home cities.