VIERNULVIER is looking for a housekeeping staff member (part-time: 80 per cent)

Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER welcomes 350,000 visitors each year for theatre, debates, concerts, spoken word, talks, performance, dance, nightlife and literature. The VIERNULVIER Café, located in De Vooruit, serves as the central meeting place. VIERNULVIER presents its programme both inside and outside De Vooruit.

Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER is looking for two housekeeping staff members to strengthen the team.

What are your main responsibilities?

• Together with your housekeeping colleagues, you are responsible for daily cleaning tasks.
• These tasks follow a daily and monthly schedule and vary depending on the events taking place in the building. Examples include cleaning the Concert Hall and/or Ballroom after a nightlife event, cleaning the VIERNULVIER Café, meeting rooms and offices, and keeping the entrance hall tidy.
• You use cleaning products and equipment (including a scrubber-dryer machine) correctly and safely.
• You report defects and communicate stock shortages in a timely manner.
• You will also be asked to assist with logistical tasks, such as setting up rooms (arranging chairs and tables) and moving equipment.
• You are supported by your colleagues, the housekeeping team coordinator and the facility coordinator, who oversee and guide the work on site.

Who are we looking for?

• You have relevant experience in cleaning or housekeeping.
• You enjoy hands-on work.
• You like to stay active and appreciate a physically engaging job.
• You work neatly and take satisfaction in delivering quality results.
• You are willing to work weekends in a rotating schedule, with a minimum of two weekend days per month. Starting at 6 a.m. is no problem for you.
• The working language on the work floor is Dutch. You don’t have to be a native speaker, but sufficient language proficiency (basic user, A1/A2: beginner) is important for good collaboration.

Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER values the diversity of our colleagues, without distinction of gender, religion, skin colour, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, age or ethnic background. We aim to reflect the people of our city, both in our staff and in our audiences. We’re curious about your talent and how you can help shape our story.

What do we offer?

• A 4/5 permanent contract. Full-time employment is also negotiable.
• Salary according to PC 304 – Performing Arts, scale C. Relevant experience will be taken into account.
  Salary scale PC 304.
• Fringe benefits (including meal vouchers and commuting allowance).
• A flat organisational structure in which you can take on multiple roles if you wish. We value involvement, transparency and room for initiative within an informal environment. You can learn more about how we work on our website.
• Opportunities for development through both internal and external training.

How to apply

Send your CV and motivation letter to vacature_housekeeping@viernulvier.gent
You can apply until Friday, 12 December 2025.
Interviews will take place on Thursday, 18 December 2025 in the afternoon.

For additional information about the role, you can contact Cindy Vander Merken at cindy.vandermerken@viernulvier.gent or call 0486/57.40.63.

What can you expect from the application process?

• You will be invited for an interview of up to 30 minutes with Cindy, the housekeeping team coordinator, Kevin, the facility coördinator and Seline from HR. This introductory conversation will explore your motivation, experience and knowledge, as well as your match with the role. Of course, you will also have the opportunity to ask questions.
• If we believe you are a good fit for the position, you will be invited for a trial day with one of the team members to get to know the workplace and the job itself. This helps us and you determine whether the role truly suits you.
• After this trial day, a final decision is made, and who knows, you might become our new colleague!

If you have further questions about the selection procedure, you can contact Seline De Cloet, HR Officer, at seline.decloet@viernulvier.gent or 09/267.28.20.

Want to know what it’s like to work at VIERNULVIER? Set up a chat with one of our four colleagues:

• Kevin Martens, Facility Coordinator - kevin.martens@viernulvier.gent
• Tamara Vincent, Housekeeping Staff -  tamara@viernulvier.gent
• Mersin Ropaj, Housekeeping Staff - mersin@viernulvier.gent
• Judy Vanden Thoren, founder of Hybried, DEI expert and our external partner with whom we work closely on the DEI policy at VIERNULVIER - judy@hybried.org