Recepcionista M/H

Role summary

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The Recepcionista M/H role at ibis Barcelona Ripollet involves welcoming guests, handling check-in and check-out, managing reservations, processing payments, answering enquiries, and providing local information. Candidates are generally expected to have previous hotel or customer-service experience, good communication skills, a professional and friendly manner, and confidence using reservation or front-office systems. Spanish and English are typically required; knowledge of Catalan and other languages is an advantage. The successful candidate should be flexible with shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, remain calm under pressure, and deliver consistent service in line with ibis and Accor standards.

About the employer

ibis is Accor’s international economy hotel brand, known for practical accommodation, friendly service, and consistent standards at accessible prices. Its hotels serve business and leisure travellers in city centres, transport hubs, and popular destinations worldwide. ibis Barcelona Ripollet is located in Ripollet, within the Barcelona metropolitan area, and provides accommodation and hospitality services for visitors to the region. As part of Accor, employees may benefit from structured training, internal mobility, staff rates, and opportunities across a large global hotel network. The company places emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, operational efficiency, inclusion, and responsible hospitality. Front-office employees represent the hotel directly, helping create a welcoming experience while supporting smooth daily operations and maintaining Accor’s service and brand expectations.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s islands, including the Balearic and Canary Islands, offer employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, front office, housekeeping, entertainment, transport, and tourism services. The Balearics are strongly seasonal, with busy summers and quieter winters, while the Canary Islands have a longer tourism season and generally mild weather year-round. Island life combines outdoor activities, beaches, local festivals, relaxed social culture, and a strong international community, although housing and transport can be expensive in popular areas. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work in Spain without a visa, subject to registration requirements. Non-EU applicants normally need a job offer and appropriate work authorization before relocating. Candidates should confirm accommodation, salary, working hours, and whether the employer assists with relocation, as seasonal contracts and shared housing are common.