Host/Hostess - Verde Mar

Role summary

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The Host/Hostess at Verde Mar welcomes guests, manages seating, coordinates table flow, handles reservations, and helps create a polished dining experience. Candidates should have hospitality or restaurant experience, strong communication skills, a professional appearance, and a warm, service-focused attitude. Fluency in Spanish and English is highly desirable; additional languages are an advantage. The role requires good organization, confidence when dealing with guests, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm during busy service periods. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is expected, along with teamwork and adherence to Ritz-Carlton and Marriott service standards.

About the employer

The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is a luxury resort operated by Marriott International on Tenerife’s west coast. Set within a large estate overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the resort offers upscale accommodation, several restaurants and bars, a spa, golf facilities, beaches, pools, and extensive leisure activities. The property is known for personalized service, refined dining, and high international hospitality standards. Employees work in a multicultural environment and receive training based on Ritz-Carlton’s service philosophy, which emphasizes anticipation of guest needs, attention to detail, and genuine care. As part of Marriott International, the resort may provide access to employee benefits, career development opportunities, and international mobility within the group, subject to local terms and eligibility.

Working in Spain Islands

The Canary Islands, including Tenerife, offer strong employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, leisure, and customer service. Tenerife has a mild year-round climate, a relaxed outdoor lifestyle, volcanic landscapes, beaches, and a lively mix of Spanish and international communities. Local culture combines Canarian traditions, Spanish festivals, seafood, and a slower pace of life, although resort areas can be busy during peak seasons. Rent and living costs vary considerably, with popular coastal areas generally more expensive. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work without a visa but must complete local registration. Non-EU applicants usually need an employer-supported work and residence permit before starting employment. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, contract terms, salary payments, and visa support before relocating. Spanish language skills are useful for daily life and career progression.