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Join a small, ambitious team running Amsterdam's most trusted serviced apartment business. Real responsibility, real autonomy, real impact.

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14+
Years operating in Amsterdam
90+
Serviced apartments managed
1,200+
Professionals housed since 2012

A small team doing something genuinely useful

City Retreat has been running furnished serviced apartments in Amsterdam since 2012. We started with one studio on Westerstraat and have grown into one of the city's most trusted providers of flexible, all-inclusive accommodation for expats, corporate professionals, and international arrivals.

We're a small, close-knit team. Everyone here has real responsibility and real ownership of their work. There are no layers of management, no corporate theatre - just a group of people who care about doing a good job and making things easier for the people who come to live in Amsterdam.

Real autonomyWe trust people to manage their own work. No micromanagement, no hand-holding.
Direct impactSmall team means your contribution is visible and valued from day one.
Amsterdam-basedWe're a local business. Our team lives and works in the city we serve.
People firstWe exist to make Amsterdam feel like home for the people who move here.

Positions
All positions filled
All current vacancies have been filled. We're not actively recruiting right now, but we always welcome speculative applications from people who think they'd be a good fit. Send your CV and a short note to james@cityretreat.com.
Position filled
Bookings Manager
AmsterdamFull-timePosition no longer available

You will be the friendly, reliable face of City Retreat - owning the entire client journey from first enquiry to settled-in tenant. This isn't a typical bookings admin role. You'll manage relationships, coordinate the team, and keep our operations running smoothly while having the autonomy to make it your own.

Day-to-day

  • Respond to enquiries (email and phone) and convert them into confirmed bookings
  • Meet clients at check-ins across Amsterdam and serve as their main point of contact
  • Coordinate weekly schedules for property managers and cleaning teams
  • Keep back office and marketing platforms updated and organised
  • Attend Monday and Friday operations meetings
  • Contribute one quarterly blog post and one weekly social media post

What you'll bring

  • Lives in or near Amsterdam - you'll move around the city regularly
  • Fluent English (Dutch is a strong bonus)
  • Warm, professional communicator who handles every situation with confidence
  • Self-driven and organised - takes ownership without needing hand-holding
  • Reliable and flexible - some weekend check-ins required
  • Can ride a bike (this is Amsterdam, after all)
Position filled
Property Manager
AmsterdamFixed-term contractPosition no longer available

This role is central to our client experience - handling the booking process, first-line property maintenance, and the checkout experience. The ideal candidate is professional, solution-oriented, and genuinely passionate about delivering great service to people settling into Amsterdam.

Key responsibilities

  • Respond to enquiries and secure bookings, including tenancy agreements and PMS administration
  • Respond swiftly to maintenance issues - boiler troubles, leaks, electrical faults, missing items
  • Coordinate external service providers for comprehensive maintenance solutions
  • Organise and conduct checkout meetings professionally and courteously
  • Complete thorough checkout reports assessing property condition
  • Keep property owners informed about maintenance activities and costs

What you'll bring

  • Demonstrated experience in property management or a similar field
  • Knowledge of general property maintenance and minor repairs
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks
  • Detail-oriented with a problem-solving mindset
  • High standards of client service and communication
Position filled
Business Development Manager
AmsterdamFull-timePosition no longer available
This position has been filled. We are not currently accepting applications for this role. Please check back for future openings or send a speculative application to james@cityretreat.com.