As summer season draws nearer, so does the tourism to this vibrant city increase. And the hospitality and restaurant industry in Amsterdam is teeming with life. For any student or backpacker planning to stay in Amsterdam over summer and to work here, there is work to find. The main businesses to focus on are restaurants and tour organizers, as this city is full of tourists the businesses are often angled for them.

Start your job hunt before you even arrive in the city, by checking out job search web sites as well as contacting restaurants and tour guide companies on location. Nothing beats preparation, and you are likely to be well received if you contact potential employers well in time before your arrival in Amsterdam.