Prácticas Profesionales / Internship Oportunities - SO/ Sotogrande

Role summary

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This is a general internship opportunity at SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort, with placements potentially available across hotel departments such as front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, events, spa, finance, sales and administration. Requirements typically include current enrollment in, or recent completion of, a relevant hospitality, tourism or business program; a professional attitude; willingness to learn; teamwork; flexibility for shifts, weekends and public holidays; and good communication skills. Spanish and English are useful, while additional languages are an advantage. Candidates are expected to provide reliable guest service, follow hotel standards, respect workplace procedures and contribute positively to the resort team. Specific duties, schedules and academic requirements depend on the department and internship agreement.

About the employer

SO/ Sotogrande Spa and Golf Resort is a luxury lifestyle resort in Sotogrande, Andalusia, operated within the Accor hospitality portfolio. The property combines upscale accommodation with golf, wellness, leisure, dining and event facilities in an exclusive coastal destination near Gibraltar. Its environment is international and service-focused, attracting holidaymakers, golf guests, families, groups and business visitors. Resort operations typically involve guest services, restaurants and bars, housekeeping, spa and wellness, golf-related activities, events, sales, finance, engineering and administration. As an Accor property, it is connected to a global hospitality group with established service standards, training resources and career-development opportunities. Internship applicants can gain practical experience in a luxury resort setting while working with multicultural teams and learning how different hotel departments coordinate daily operations.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s main island destinations are the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Tourism creates opportunities in hotels, restaurants, bars, resorts, entertainment, wellness, marine activities, retail and airport services, with seasonal hiring especially common before summer. Island culture combines Spanish traditions with local cuisine, festivals, relaxed social life and strong outdoor lifestyles. Residents enjoy beaches, hiking, water sports and generally mild weather, although housing and transport can be expensive in popular areas. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can live and work with registration requirements. Non-EU candidates normally need an appropriate work visa or residence permit arranged before employment. A written contract, proof of accommodation, health coverage and sufficient funds may be required for relocation. The advertised Sotogrande resort is on mainland Andalusia, not on a Spanish island, so applicants should confirm the exact placement location.