Arjan de Ridder

Head of Operations at Growe

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

About

I am an operations and service-driven leader with a passion for building high-performing teams, scalable processes and exceptional customer experiences. After more than a decade in hospitality, leading complex hotel, F&B and event operations, I recently joined GROWE as Head of Operations. In this role, I focus on creating the operational foundation for sustainable growth, combining hospitality principles with modern property management. I believe that great operations are built on a balance of people, process and performance. Whether managing buildings, teams or customer journeys, my goal is always the same: deliver quality, create value for stakeholders and build environments where people feel at home. Always happy to connect with professionals who share a passion for operations, hospitality, real estate and business growth.

Experience

  • Head of Operations at GROWE
    Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo

  • General Manager at Leonardo Hotels
    Jan 2020 - Jul 2026 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Leonardo Hotel Vinkeveen The Harbour Club Vinkeveen Event Centre Vinkeveen

  • Apollo Hotels (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Hotel Manager
      Sep 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

    • Director of Operations
      Nov 2017 - Sep 2018 · 11 mos

    • F&B Manager
      Mar 2017 - Nov 2017 · 9 mos

      Pre opening team The Harbour Club Vinkeveen

  • Manager at The Harbour Group
    Nov 2016 - Feb 2017 · 4 mos

  • Hotel van Oranje, Autograph Collection® (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • Manager Beachclub O.
      May 2015 - Nov 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Assistant Manager Beachclub O.
      Nov 2014 - May 2015 · 7 mos