Flexi-job in Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges or Leuven: where do you find the most jobs in 2026?

Whether you live in Antwerp, study in Ghent or want to earn extra in Bruges: your location partly determines what kind of flexi-job you can find. Each city has its own thriving sectors, its own pace and its own demand for flexible labour. In this overview we look per city at which flexi-job opportunities are available in 2026 and how you can get started easily via AnyShift.

Why does the flexi-job offer differ per city?

The offer is linked to the type of businesses active in a region. Hospitality and retail are present everywhere, but in certain cities logistics, events or tourism also play a major role. Via platforms such as AnyShift you see at a glance which shifts are available in your area, filtered by location, sector and date.

AnyShift's flexi-job and student job locations cover all of Flanders and Brussels, from large cities to smaller municipalities. Whether you are looking for a flexi-job in Antwerp, Kortrijk or Hasselt: the platform gives you an up-to-date overview.

What are employers looking for in 2026?

Employers are looking for reliable flexi-jobbers who can be deployed quickly. Demand is highest on Friday and Saturday evenings, during public holidays and in the summer months. In cities with many events or tourism there are also peaks in spring and autumn. The more available you are at popular moments, the easier it is to find shifts.

Flexi-job Antwerp: trade, port and hospitality

Antwerp is the largest city in Flanders and offers by far the most flexi-job opportunities. As a diamond city, port city and economic heart of the region, there is a constant demand for flexible labour across numerous sectors.

Popular sectors for flexi-jobs in Antwerp:

• Hospitality: Restaurants, bars and catering companies on the Grote Markt, in the Eilandje district and in Berchem are permanently looking for flexi-jobbers
• Retail: Shopping centres such as Wijnegem Shopping Center and the Meir have peaks during weekends and sales periods
• Events: Sportpaleis, Lotto Arena and numerous festivals and trade fairs create extra shift demand all year round
• Logistics: The Port of Antwerp and related companies also offer flexi-job opportunities in logistics support
• Sport and culture: Football stadiums (Beerschot, Royal Antwerp FC) look for flexi-jobbers on matchdays

Flexi-job Ghent: a student city with a wide offer

Ghent is Flanders' student city par excellence. With more than 60,000 students, the city is familiar with flexible workers, and employers adapt their schedules and expectations accordingly. That makes Ghent one of the best cities to find a flexi-job quickly.

Popular sectors for a flexi-job in Ghent:

• Hospitality: From the Korenmarkt to the Overpoort, there is always demand for extra hands in cafés, restaurants and brasseries
• Retail: The Veldstraat and Ghent city centre count numerous shops looking for weekend reinforcement
• Events: The Ghent Festivities, Gent Jazz and other events create extra job peaks in the summer months
• Care: With various hospitals and residential care centres, there are also flexi-job opportunities, certainly from April 2026

If you are looking for flexi-jobs in Ghent, it is smart to create your profile in good time and set your availability via the AnyShift app, so that you are the first to get notifications when shifts become available in your area.

Flexi-job Bruges: tourism and seasonal work

Bruges is a worldwide tourist attraction and you can see that in the flexi-job offer too. The city welcomes millions of visitors every year, which creates a permanent demand for staff in hospitality, tourism and retail.

Popular sectors for a flexi-job in Bruges:

• Hospitality: Hotels, restaurants and tearooms in the historic city centre look for flexible staff all year round
• Retail: Chocolate shops, tourist shops and department stores in the Bruges city centre have a constant need for reinforcement
• Events: The Bruges Beer Festival, light festivals and other events offer seasonal shifts
• Tourism: Guides, ticket sales and hospitality at museums and attractions

Bruges has a relatively compact area but a high concentration of hospitality venues. For those who live in the region, there are flexi-job opportunities in Bruges available all year round.

Flexi-job Leuven: the university heart of Brabant

Leuven is home to KU Leuven, one of the largest universities in Europe. The presence of such a large student population makes for a lively city with a diverse offer of flexi-jobs.

Popular sectors for a flexi-job in Leuven:

• Student hospitality: Bars, restaurants and cafés around the Oude Markt regularly look for reinforcement
• Retail: Shopping streets and supermarkets in and around Leuven have peaks on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons
• Events: Student events, party venues and cultural activities throughout the year
• Business zone: Leuven has a strong tech and pharmaceutical cluster where supporting roles are also possible

Flexi-job Kortrijk, Hasselt and other Flemish cities

Smaller Flemish cities also offer interesting flexi-job opportunities, although the offer is somewhat less extensive than in the four large cities.

Flexi-job Kortrijk: The West Flemish textile city has an active retail core and hospitality scene. Its proximity to the border also makes Kortrijk interesting for logistics and transport.

Flexi-job Hasselt: Hasselt is known as a fashion city and has a buzzing hospitality scene. The Grote Markt and surroundings offer numerous flexi-job opportunities in hospitality and retail, certainly during weekends and Hasselt events.

In both cities the same applies: the earlier you set your availability via a platform like AnyShift, the more shifts you can claim before others do.

Flexi-job Brussels: a wide offer, a different context

Brussels (flexi-job Bruxelles) is a special case. As the capital and the European capital, the city has an enormous job market, but the language and sector environment differs from Flanders. The flexi-job legislation is federal, so it also applies in Brussels, but you work there in a multilingual environment.

In Brussels you find flexi-jobs in:

• Hospitality: on the Grote Markt and in districts such as Ixelles/Elsene and Etterbeek
• Events and congresses: Brussels is a busy event and congress city (SQUARE, Tour & Taxis, ...)
• Retail: Large chains on and around the Nieuwstraat and surroundings
• EU institutions: related catering, cleaning and hospitality

How do you quickly find a flexi-job in your city?

Via the AnyShift app you see which shifts are available in your area, filter by city, sector or date, and sign up in a few steps.

• Download the AnyShift app and create a profile
• Set your location and availability (which cities, weekends, evenings...)
• View open shifts in your city
• Confirm and work your first shift

For more info on how to get started, visit the Shifters page or check the frequently asked questions.

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Conclusion: every Flemish city has its flexi-job opportunities

Whether you are looking for a flexi-job in Antwerp, Ghent, Bruges, Leuven, Kortrijk, Hasselt or Brussels: in every Flemish city there are opportunities to earn extra flexibly. Hospitality and retail are active everywhere, but each city also has its own specific sectors that need an above-average number of flexible staff.

With the AnyShift app you find the right shifts at the right moment in your city. Discover all available flexi-job and student job locations or read more on all blogs.

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