Recepcionista Nocturno

Role summary

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The Night Receptionist is responsible for welcoming late-arriving guests, completing check-ins and check-outs, handling reservations and payments, answering enquiries, preparing night audit reports, and maintaining hotel security and service standards overnight. Candidates should have previous reception or hospitality experience, good customer-service and communication skills, basic computer knowledge, and the ability to work independently during night shifts. Spanish and English are generally expected; additional languages are an advantage. Reliability, attention to detail, professional presentation, flexibility, and a calm approach to guest issues are essential. Knowledge of hotel systems and night audit procedures is beneficial. The role may involve rotating schedules, weekends, and public holidays.

About the employer

ibis is Accor’s internationally recognised economy hotel brand, offering practical, comfortable accommodation with a friendly and accessible guest experience. The brand operates hotels in cities, airports, business districts, and leisure destinations worldwide. ibis Barcelona Castelldefels is located near Barcelona and the Mediterranean coast, serving business travellers, tourists, and short-stay guests. As part of Accor, the hotel benefits from an international hospitality network, structured training opportunities, employee benefits, and potential career mobility across different properties and countries. The hotel team is expected to provide efficient, welcoming service while maintaining operational standards throughout the day and night. Accor promotes diversity, inclusion, responsible hospitality, and professional development. Employment conditions depend on the applicable Spanish hospitality agreement, the hotel’s operating requirements, experience, language ability, and shift responsibilities.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s main island destinations include the Balearic Islands—Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera—and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Hospitality, restaurants, tourism, retail, transport, wellness, and entertainment provide the largest number of seasonal and year-round jobs. Island culture combines Spanish traditions with local cuisine, festivals, relaxed social life, and strong outdoor lifestyles. Living costs, especially rent, can be high in tourist centres, while transport and services may be more limited in smaller islands. EU and EEA citizens can work without a visa but must register and obtain the required identification and social-security documentation. Non-EU nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and visa before starting employment. Relocating candidates should arrange accommodation early, confirm salary and seasonal dates, check transport links, and budget for deposits and higher summer expenses.