Deeply rooted in jazz, but branching out into soul, funk, hip-hop, and electronic music, BIRD a stage, club, and restaurant is the place for the culturally curious. BIRD takes its name from the poetic nickname of American jazz saxophonist Charlie 'BIRD' Parker. BIRD stands for jazz, but also for warmth, soul, pizzas, urban edge, funk, hip-hop, electronic beats, fine wines, no-nonsense beers, intimate listening concerts, party people, headbangers, and necksnappers. BIRD works according to the “one task, one team” principle.

We are now looking for a Restaurant Manager to join our team at BIRD Restaurant.

Salary: €2,500 – €3,200 per month
Employment type: Full-time, Permanent

What we offer:

• A beautiful workplace with plenty of development opportunities
• A concept that leaves room for your ideas and skills
• A close-knit and friendly team
• Evening shifts
• Flexible working hours

What we ask for:

• Minimum 3 years of management experience (required)
• SVH certification (required)
• Weekend availability

Work location: On-site

Benefits:

• Stock options
• Company parties
• Corporate fitness program
• Bicycle plan
• Christmas package
• Pension plan
• Staff discount
• Travel allowance

Additional perks:

• Bonus scheme
• Tips
• Holiday pay

Are you ready to join our team? Send a short motivation letter and your CV to birdies@bird-rotterdam.nl

16 hours per week | BIRD Rotterdam | Starting July 1

Are you always looking for the story behind a night out? Do you get energized by music, culture, hospitality, community, and nightlife? Are you someone who can independently pick up a camera, capture atmosphere through photo and video, and create stories that people want to experience and share?

Then we're looking for you.

BIRD is seeking a creative, independent, and culturally engaged Content Creator who will be responsible for creating content that reflects everything BIRD is: from concerts and club nights to our restaurant, bar, and community initiatives.

ABOUT BIRD

Since 2011, BIRD has been a home for music, culture, talent development, and great food in Rotterdam. We are a venue, club, restaurant, and meeting place where new generations of creators, music lovers, and city residents come together.

In short: BIRD is where food, music, and nightlife meet.

Over the coming years, we will continue building a strong brand, an engaged community, and a recognizable presence within Rotterdam's cultural landscape. That's why we're looking for a Content Creator who can capture, translate, and share the story of BIRD every day.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

As a Content Creator, you will be responsible for developing, producing, and publishing content across all areas of BIRD.

You'll regularly attend concerts, club nights, dinners, community events, and other programming. You'll capture the energy, people, music, and atmosphere of BIRD and translate them into content tailored to our various channels.

You won't be dependent on external creators. You'll be able to independently photograph, film, and produce content from concept to publication.

Your responsibilities include:

• Photographing and filming concerts, club nights, events, and dinners.
• Capturing artists, visitors, creators, dishes, and the unique atmosphere of BIRD.
• Developing creative content formats for Instagram, TikTok, and other online platforms.
• Designing and creating social media assets, posters, flyers, digital advertisements, presentations, and other communication materials within BIRD's visual identity.
• Maintaining and safeguarding BIRD's visual identity and brand image.
• Identifying trends, formats, and developments within social media, music, culture, and hospitality.
• Contributing to the growth of BIRD's online community and brand preference.
• Actively contributing ideas for new ways to make the BIRD story visible.

WHO ARE YOU?

You're a creator with a strong eye for visuals, atmosphere, and storytelling. You understand how to translate experiences into content. You spot opportunities before others do and know how to keep a brand relevant and visible.

Additionally, you:

• Have an MBO Level 4 working and thinking level (or equivalent vocational education).
• Have at least two years of experience in content creation, social media, or digital communications.
• Can independently photograph and film.
• Have experience editing both photo and video content.
• Have experience in graphic design and know how to create visual content that aligns with a brand identity.
• Have experience with Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
• Are creative, proactive, and organized.
• Write flawless Dutch.
• Have an affinity with music, culture, hospitality, and nightlife.
• Don't mind working evenings or during events.
• Live in Rotterdam or the surrounding area.

A PLUS IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH

• Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Canva
• CapCut
• Premiere Pro
• AI-powered content creation tools
• Developing content series and community-focused formats

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• A creative role for 16 hours per week.
• The opportunity to help build an iconic Rotterdam cultural brand.
• Plenty of room for initiative, ideas, and creativity.
• An inspiring work environment where music, culture, and hospitality come together every day.
• Collaboration with programmers, artists, creators, and hospitality professionals.
• A competitive salary based on your experience.
• Access to concerts, club nights, and other activities.
• A monthly food & drinks budget at BIRD.

INTERESTED?

Send your motivation letter, CV, and portfolio (or examples of previous work) to birdies@bird-rotterdam.nl.

Don't just tell us what you've created; tell us what energizes you and why you think you're a great fit for BIRD.

We look forward to hearing your story.

Are you a real night owl or an evening person? Do you create the most beautiful things with light? Then come and work as a lighting technician at Concerts and Clubnights at BIRD. You will work during concerts, dance parties, and our own festivals. You will work an average of 2-3 events per week. BIRD has a state-of-the-art light and sound system, so you can fully express yourself with the best equipment. Additionally, you will become part of a very fun and friendly team.

What we offer:

• A wonderful work environment with plenty of growth and development opportunities
• A concept with ample room for your ideas and skills
• A close-knit and friendly team
• Flexible working hours
• A salary in line with the market

What we ask:

• MBO working level with specialised training and/or experience
• Experience in light and sound technology during live performances & dance events
• Experience with Avolites is an advantage
• An enthusiastic colleague with a shared passion for light and music
• An independent doer with a proactive work attitude
• A flexible work approach: one day you're handling lighting at a concert or club night, while the next you're contributing ideas for organising an event and ensuring everything goes smoothly.
• At least 1 year of proven work experience in the sector
• Part-time availability (12 hours a week) or freelance.

Type of employment: Part-time or Freelance

• Evening work
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Working on public holidays

Types of additional compensation:

• Tips
• Holiday pay

Will you strengthen our technical team? Then send a short motivation and CV to techniek@bird-rotterdam.nl

Attention students! Do you get a thrill from hearing Coltrane's sound, can your creativity match that of Herbie Hancock, and can you write like Winne? Join BIRD! We offer an exciting internship opportunity starting in September 2024 where you can showcase your skills in online promotion, content creation, social media, and much more.

What we offer:

An internship that provides you with an insight into the entire marketing and communication process of jazz venue BIRD. As you will carry out many tasks independently, you will gain plenty of experience. Additionally, we offer expansion of your network through the many contacts you will make and a personal workspace in a dynamic and friendly working environment.

What we expect:

An intern with at least a higher education working and thinking level and a hands-on mentality, who is curious, independent, proactive, and stress-resistant. In addition, you should be able to work well in a team, have excellent written Dutch and English, have an affinity with social media, be able to work with Adobe programs (or be open to learning), and preferably not have a nine-to-five mentality. Moreover, we believe that not only a good programme and a tasty kitchen determine the image of BIRD, but especially the people who work there. As part of the BIRD team, we expect you to be an ambassador for BIRD and to help us make this venue the best in Rotterdam.

Tasks

• Online promotion and content creation on blogs, agendas, and social media;
• Writing web texts;
• Contributing ideas during brainstorming sessions and work meetings;
• Preparing press releases;
• Writing promotional plans;
• Conducting audience surveys through various channels;
• Possibly creating artwork and video content;
• Attending concerts/events.

Period

February 2026

Interested? Send your motivation and a CV to marketing@bird-rotterdam.nl. For more information about the internship, you can also contact us here.

Are you a true night owl? Do you create the most beautiful things with light or thrive on perfect sound? Come work as a freelance light or sound technician at BIRD's club nights. You'll work during dance and club events such as Yardbird, Lovumba, The Couch, and Amapiano. You will handle an average of 3 to 4 events per month.

BIRD boasts a state-of-the-art light and sound system, so you can fully express yourself with the best equipment.

What we offer:

• A wonderful workplace with plenty of growth and development opportunities
• A concept with plenty of room for your ideas and skills
• A close-knit and friendly team
• Fun productions
• A competitive salary

What we're looking for:

• All-round light and sound technicians
• Managing 3/4 events a month
• An enthusiastic colleague with a shared passion for hospitality and music
• An independent doer with a proactive work attitude

Will you strengthen our technical team? Send a short motivation and CV to techniek@bird-rotterdam.nl

What we offer

An internship of at least 28 hours per week where you will gain a unique insight into the programming of the live shows at BIRD. A placement where you can observe and be actively involved in the entire process from all aspects within the organisation; from arranging the technical and production requirements for the booked concert to personally receiving and assisting the artists.

What we expect

An intern who is following/has followed a relevant higher professional or university degree, someone with a hands-on mentality, who is curious, independent, proactive, and stress-resistant. Additionally, you can work well in a team, have a good command of Dutch and English, and preferably do not have a nine-to-five mentality. Moreover, we believe that not only a good programme and a tasty kitchen define the face of BIRD, but especially the people who work there. As part of the BIRD team, we expect you to be an ambassador of BIRD and to help us make this stage the most enjoyable in Rotterdam.

Tasks

• You will assist the production manager in all the actions to be performed around the concerts such as accompanying the artists and backstage hospitality.
• Deploying cash desk and merchandise staff.
• One office day per week where you map and update the Google Drive, and support the main producer in their duties.
• You will be present at the work meeting once a month where you will take minutes.
• You will be responsible for the pre- and day-of-show production around talent development programme shows, such as BIRDsessions and Alternate Takes.

Duration

1. September to February

1. February tot mid July

If interested in the internship, please email your CV and motivation to:
Misha Wong
misha@bird-rotterdam.nl

What we offer

A full-time internship where you get a unique insight into the technical aspect of all events at BIRD (live shows, club nights, and B2B). A placement where you can observe and be actively involved in the entire process from all aspects within the organisation; from creating the technical and production requirements for the booked concert to personally receiving and assisting the booked artist.

What we expect

An intern who is following a relevant course of study, someone with a hands-on mentality, who is curious, independent, proactive, and stress-resistant. Additionally, you can work well in a team, have a good command of Dutch and English, and preferably do not have a nine-to-five mentality. Furthermore, we believe that not only a good programme and a tasty kitchen determine the face of BIRD, but especially the people who work there. As part of the BIRD team, we expect you to be an ambassador of BIRD and to help us make this stage the most enjoyable in Rotterdam.

Tasks

Supporting role in the following tasks:
• The intern participates in the shows in the evenings with the technical team and assists with all actions related to the live show. These include:
– assisting artists;
– sound and lighting;
– creating the right atmosphere for the specific concert.
• The intern is present once a month at the production meeting, where they also take the minutes, alternating with the production intern.

Period

Ongoing

If interested in the internship, please email your CV and motivation to:
Robin Menheere
techniek@bird-rotterdam.nl