VIERNULVIER arts centre is looking for a part-time HOUSEKEEPING EMPLOYEE (80%)

VIERNULVIER Arts Centre welcomes 350,000 visitors a year for theatre, debate, concerts, spoken word, talks, performance, dance, nightlife and literature, among other things. The VIERNULVIER Café, housed in De Vooruit, acts as a central meeting place. VIERNULVIER presents its programme both inside and outside De Vooruit.

Job

As a member of the housekeeping team, you will be responsible for the cleaning and tidiness of De
Vooruit, a protected monument. You will also provide support in a number of logistical tasks

What are your main tasks?

• Together with your other housekeeping colleagues, you are responsible for the daily cleaning tasks;
• The cleaning assignments run on a daily and monthly schedule, and vary
  depending on the events in the house. For example: cleaning the Concert Hall and/or
  Ballroom after a nightlife event, cleaning the VIERNULVIER Café, meeting rooms and the
  offices, keeping the entrance hall clean, etc;
• You handle cleaning products and cleaning equipment (incl. scrubber drier) in
  correctly and safely.
• You identify defects and report stock shortages in good time.
• You will also be called in to help with logistical tasks: helping to set up the room (setting up chairs
  tables), moving materials, etc.
• You will be supported by your colleagues, the coordinator of the housekeeping team and the
  facility coordinator, who manages tasks on the work floor.

Who are we looking for?

• You have accumulated experience within cleaning/housekeeping;
• You enjoy being on the shop floor;
• You do not like sitting still and love a physical job;
• You work neatly and get satisfaction from the result of your work;
• You are willing to work according to a rotation system in the weekend (starting time 6 am) and
  working on weekdays between 6h30-14h30 is a good match for you.

What we offer

• A temporary 4/5th contract until the end of November 2025. This in the framework of covering
  an absence due to time credit. A permanent contract, after positive evaluation, is a real
  possibility.
• Salary according to PC 304 - Performing Arts in scale C. Relevant experience will be taken into account.
  Minimum wage scales and bar tables | Performing arts
• Extra-legal benefits (including meal vouchers and commuting expenses)
• A flat organisational structure in which you can take on multiple roles if you wish.
• Involvement, transparency and room for own initiative in an informal setting are
  pillars we rely on. Be sure to check out our organisational chart on our website. You will also find our
  integrity policy and internal regulations on fair practice. Mission and vision | VIERNULVIER

Apply for the job

Forward your CV and cover letter to vacature_housekeeping@viernulvier.gent
You will be contacted within 14 days regarding your application.

What can you expect from the application process?

• You will be invited for an interview lasting a maximum of 30 minutes. This is an interview
  with Cindy, the coordinator of the housekeeping team and with Seline, the HR colleague.
  This introductory interview will gauge motivation, experience and knowledge, as well as the
  fit with the position. Of course, you will also get the chance to ask all your questions.
• If we think you are a good match for the position, you will be given the opportunity to spend a day
  with a colleague from the team to get to know the workplace and the job content so that we can
  so that we can assess together whether the job is really for you.
  After this trial period, the decision will be made and you might become our new
  colleagues.

Should you have any further questions regarding the selection procedure, please contact Seline De
Cloet, HR Officer: seline.decloet@viernulvier.gent or 09/267.28.20.

For additional information about the position, please contact Cindy Vander Merken, coordinator
housekeeping and room manager: cindy@viernulvier.gent