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Host/ess - Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor (Season 2027)
Role summary
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The Host/ess welcomes guests, manages restaurant seating and reservations, coordinates table flow, answers enquiries, and helps create a smooth dining experience. Candidates are expected to have hospitality or restaurant experience, excellent communication and customer-service skills, a polished and professional appearance, and the ability to remain calm during busy service. Fluent English is normally required; Spanish and other languages are advantageous. The role requires flexibility for seasonal work, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, along with strong teamwork, attention to detail and a genuine interest in luxury hospitality. Previous experience with reservation systems and knowledge of high-end restaurant standards would be beneficial.
Can I work in the Balearic Islands?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Local-first test (hotel jobs are not on the shortage list), or a seasonal permit that comes with employer housing.
Official source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion: residence and work permit for employees. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Balearic Islands
Usual for the Balearic Islands, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not standard; required with the seasonal permit |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals customary |
| Flights | Only with the seasonal permit |
| Service charge | Small pooled tips |
| Contract | Permanent seasonal (fijo discontinuo), recalled each season |
| Leave | 30 days; pay in 14 instalments |
| Income tax | About 17% to 20% in all |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Four Seasons Mallorca at Formentor
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and private residences in leading destinations worldwide. The brand is known for highly personalized service, elegant properties and a strong focus on guest satisfaction and employee development. Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor is a luxury seasonal resort located on Mallorca’s northern coast, surrounded by Mediterranean landscapes and beaches. Its operation includes upscale accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities and guest experiences designed around the island’s natural setting. Employees typically work in an international environment and are expected to demonstrate warmth, discretion, professionalism and attention to detail. Seasonal positions can offer valuable experience in luxury resort operations, particularly for candidates interested in restaurants, guest relations and international hospitality careers.