Conference & Catering Trainee (Becario)

Role summary

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This trainee role supports the conference and catering operation at Le Méridien Barcelona. Responsibilities may include assisting with event planning, preparing function sheets and proposals, coordinating with culinary and service teams, communicating with clients, monitoring event details, and helping deliver smooth conferences, meetings, and banquets. Candidates are generally expected to be enrolled in or recently graduated from hospitality, tourism, business, or event-management studies. Strong organization, communication, customer-service, teamwork, attention to detail, and a professional appearance are important. Spanish and English skills are typically expected, while additional languages are advantageous. The candidate should be flexible with working hours, including weekends and event-related shifts, and demonstrate enthusiasm for luxury hospitality and learning in a fast-paced environment.

About the employer

Le Méridien is Marriott International’s internationally recognized European-inspired hotel brand, known for design, culture, art, and a relaxed yet sophisticated guest experience. Le Méridien Barcelona is located in the heart of Barcelona and combines contemporary accommodation with refined dining, meeting, conference, and event facilities. The hotel serves leisure travelers, corporate guests, groups, and private-event customers, making it a suitable environment for learning conference and catering operations. As part of Marriott International, the property offers exposure to global hospitality standards, structured operational practices, and potential access to international career opportunities. Trainees can gain practical experience by working with event sales, banquet service, kitchen, front office, and other hotel departments while developing professional communication and guest-service skills.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s main island destinations are the Balearic Islands, including Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera, and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Hospitality jobs are widely available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, tourism, and guest services, with seasonal demand particularly strong from spring to autumn. Island life offers beaches, outdoor activities, diverse food, lively social scenes, and a generally relaxed lifestyle, although housing can be expensive in popular areas. Spanish is important for daily life and many jobs, while English and German are valuable in tourism. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work with standard registration requirements. Non-EU applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit or an appropriate student or internship visa before starting work. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, insurance, and the precise location with the employer because Barcelona itself is on the mainland, not in the Spanish islands.