STICHTING JAZZPODIUM ROTTERDAM trading as LIVE@BIRD

Due to the periodic resignation of one of the members, Live@BIRD is looking for a new member for the Supervisory Board as of January 2025.

ABOUT LIVE@BIRD

BIRD was founded in 2011 as a venue for black music genres in response to the lack of attention for these genres within other cultural institutions in the city. With jazz and hip-hop as standard-bearers and diversity firmly embedded in both the organisation and the audience, BIRD has grown into an internationally respected venue. BIRD is an important player in the Rotterdam cultural sector and the urban nightlife. With a unique artistic profile, BIRD remains true to cultural heritage, provides opportunities for emerging artists and organisers, and appeals to a broad audience.

Stichting Live@BIRD organises the live programme at BIRD and collaborates with BIRD BV.

SUPERVISORY BOARD

The Supervisory Board consists of at least three members with complementary expertise. Besides a clear affiliation with Live@BIRD, members should have sufficient knowledge in areas such as culture, management, finance, marketing, commerce, society and/or have legal knowledge.

The Supervisory Board meets at least four times a year for a meeting with the board. The candidate has insight into internal and external interests, weighs them carefully, and is accountable, shows a willingness to learn, and is aware of the responsibility that the position entails.

As a member, you monitor and stimulate the board's policy and assist in the preparation and implementation of policy with advice. You also monitor the general state of affairs within the foundation. Live@BIRD is seeking a member with expertise that fits within the composition of the Supervisory Board and with a relevant network in the Rotterdam cultural sector.

The Live@BIRD Supervisory Board operates according to the Cultural Governance Code. Other regulations and codes of conduct of the assigned tasks are described in a management regulation that can be sent on request.

Potential candidates will have an interview with a delegation from the Supervisory Board. Interested? Respond with a CV to hugo@bird-rotterdam.nl.

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

The position is available immediately.

Do you have a passion for cooking, an eye for detail, and the drive to elevate every meal to a higher level? We are looking for an Independent Chef who wants to join our team and contribute to creating high-quality culinary experiences. Being a chef at BIRD means working with fresh ingredients and collaborating on delicious dishes that surprise our guests and keep them coming back.

What will you do?

As an Independent Chef, you are responsible for the preparation and presentation of dishes at Restaurant BIRD. You will work closely with the head chef to ensure an optimal kitchen operation.

Your tasks will include:

• Maintaining a clean and organised kitchen
• Preparing menus and dishes according to schedule and quality standards
• Assessing the freshness and quality of ingredients
• Cooking dishes according to recipes and the head chef’s instructions
• Checking the presentation and quality of dishes before serving
• Contributing to the improvement and optimisation of kitchen processes

What do we expect from you?

• Experience as a chef, preferably in a professional kitchen
• Independence and good work planning, with the ability to prioritise
• Ability to conduct quality checks and make adjustments as needed
• An eye for detail, both in preparation and presentation of dishes
• Proactively contribute ideas for improvements in recipes and menus

What do we offer?

• A dynamic working environment where you can be creative
• The opportunity to make your own mark on our menu
• Collaboration with an enthusiastic and professional team
• Market-conform salary and good employment conditions

Interested?

Send your CV and motivation to birdies@bird-rotterdam.nl. You can also contact us there for more information. We look forward to your response!

The position is immediately available.

Are you a true music lover and do you enjoy working in an environment where music is central? Do you want to learn more about project management and are you good at organising and planning? Then we are looking for you.

BIRD is a venue, club, and restaurant with jazz and hip-hop culture as its core values. BIRD consists of a Ltd. (BIRD B.V.) and a foundation (Live@BIRD). The foundation organises the live programme (concerts) and the Ltd. manages everything else, including club nights and dinners. We also have the Garden of BIRD, our city garden, and the cocktail bar MAVIS in the ferry port. To complement our management team, we are looking for a manager for MAVIS.

Job Description

As a working manager, you will be the point of contact for our guests, staff, and suppliers across all locations. Hospitality is of utmost importance to us, ensuring every visit is a unique and personal experience for our visitors. You will ensure the quality of our products and services. Furthermore, you will be jointly responsible for all matters relevant to the hospitality industry, such as sharp purchasing and sales, safety, hygiene etc. As music is deeply embedded in our organisation's DNA, we are also looking for someone who enjoys contributing ideas for organising events/parties within MAVIS and how we can further incorporate music into our concepts. Your own ideas and creativity are greatly appreciated. Lastly, it is important that you are not afraid to get your hands dirty and jump behind the bar when needed. A proactive attitude is a must! As a manager, you will report directly to the owners and be jointly responsible for business operations and operational management.

What we offer:

• A beautiful workplace with plenty of growth and development opportunities
• A concept with ample room for your ideas and skills
• A close-knit and pleasant team
• Flexible working hours
• A bonus scheme!
• Share options
• A market-conform salary

What we ask:

• An enthusiastic colleague with a shared passion for hospitality and music
• An independent doer with a proactive work attitude
• A flexible work ethic: one moment you're shaking a cocktail behind the bar, the next you're helping organise an event ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• A host/hostess with a service-oriented attitude
• At least 5 years of demonstrated work experience in the sector
• Full-time availability (40 hours per week)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (desired)

Licence/certificate:

• Social Hygiene (SVH) (required)

Type of employment: Full-time

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

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

In consultation

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

Ongoing

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