Night Receptionista

Role summary

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The Night Receptionist is responsible for welcoming late-arriving guests, completing check-ins and check-outs, handling reservations, processing payments, answering guest questions and ensuring the hotel remains secure and well organised overnight. Candidates should have previous customer-service or front-office experience, good communication skills, basic computer knowledge and the ability to work independently on night shifts. Spanish is generally required, while English and other languages are valuable. The successful candidate is expected to be dependable, calm, professional, helpful and attentive to detail, with a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Flexibility to work nights, weekends and public holidays is essential.

About the employer

ibis budget Huerta de Murcia is an economy hotel operated under the ibis budget brand, part of Accor, one of the world's largest hospitality groups. The brand focuses on practical, comfortable and affordable accommodation for leisure and business travellers. Hotels typically provide straightforward rooms, self-service or buffet breakfast options, reception support and convenient access to transport links and local attractions. The Huerta de Murcia property serves visitors to Murcia and the surrounding region, combining efficient service with the consistent standards associated with Accor. Employees may benefit from an international working environment, structured operational procedures, training opportunities and access to Accor's wider hospitality network. The exact employment conditions, working hours and benefits depend on the local Spanish employment agreement and the individual hotel.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain's main island destinations include the Balearic Islands, such as Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, and the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Hospitality offers many opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, reception, housekeeping, events, wellness and tourism, with seasonal demand especially during spring and summer. Island life is generally relaxed and outdoors-oriented, with strong local traditions, beaches, festivals and excellent food, although popular areas can be busy and housing expensive. Spanish is important for daily life and customer-facing roles; English and German are especially useful in tourist regions. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work without a visa, while other nationals normally need an appropriate work permit arranged with an employer. Relocation requires planning for accommodation, registration, healthcare and transport, and salaries should be compared carefully with local living costs.