Front Office Internship

Accor; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 6,100 - 7,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

600 €/month stipend

One meal per day

Sales department exposure

Hotel chain opportunities

Training during internship

International career development

Job summary

Accor, Sofitel Barcelona Skipper, in Barcelona is offering a Sales department internship designed to provide comprehensive exposure to the hotel’s sales operations. You will engage in reservations handling, guest service, and coordination with various hotel teams while developing professional skills in a dynamic hospitality environment.

The internship runs for at least 6 months, with a full-time 40-hour work week, based in a premier beachfront location near Port Olímpic.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the legal right to undertake an internship in Spain from the start date.
• No visa/work permit sponsorship available.
• Currently enrolled in a Hospitality School or a Business School.
• Strong social and communication skills to build valued relationships.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English; French is a plus.
• Eager to learn (no prior specialization required).
• Available for at least 6 months, 5 days/week, 40 hours/week.

Responsibilities

• Learn to ensure a smooth and efficient experience delivered to all guests at registration, during their stay and at check out.
• Accurately and efficiently receive and process guest reservations whilst observing policy and procedures for the hotel operation.
• Learn to attend to all incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, constantly striving to provide Total Customer Satisfaction.
• To ensure that the highest level of customer satisfaction & service is offered and maintained at all times in relation to welcoming guests to the hotel complex.
• Learn to ensure accuracy of reservations in respect of depositing information, billing/credit details, VIP/Guest special requests, room rates and guest information.
• Ensure procedures are followed (regarding guest transportation, luggage collection and storage), and guest confidentiality.
• Ensure all equipment is kept in good working order and used only for the purpose for which it was intended.
• Work together with trust so that colleagues and management meet the goals of the department/Hotel.
• Take responsibility to ensure all required tasks are completed accurately and within given time frames.

Skills

Social skills

Communication

Proactive attitude

Detail oriented

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

Hospitality/Business School enrollment

Job description

Upscale, 5 star hotel in Barcelona, Port Olimpic, being in the city centre, but only a few metres from the beach.

With an unbeatable location overlooking the sea and close to the beach, it is ideal for business and leisure travelers.
It has comfortable rooms, two pools and a gym. For meetings, it has fully equipped rooms that can hold up to 800 people.
Our dedication and commitment are centered on meeting the needs of our guests, ensuring they have an exceptional and fulfilling stay in Barcelona.

Barcelona, the city of Gaudí, is one of the most vibrant and innovative destinations in the country. It is no surprise that major technological events, such as the Mobile World Congress, are hosted here. However, beyond its forward-thinking spirit, Barcelona is deeply rooted in culture and history, essential to understanding its unique character.

Sofitel Barcelona Skipper enjoys a privileged location, right across from Barceloneta, the city's most iconic beach. Just a short walk away, guests can explore the enchanting Gothic Quarter, one of Barcelona’s most renowned cultural and historical landmarks. Additionally, the hotel offers excellent connectivity to both the airport and the main train station, ensuring seamless travel for all visitors.

• Learn to ensure a smooth and efficient experience delivered to all guests at registration, during their stay and at check out.
• Accurately and efficiently receive and process guest reservations whilst observing policy and procedures for the hotel operation.
• Learn to attend to all incoming calls in a professional and polite manner, constantly striving to provide Total Customer Satisfaction.
• To ensure that the highest level of customer satisfaction & service is offered and maintained at all times in relation to welcoming guests to the hotel complex.
• Learn to ensure accuracy of reservations in respect of depositing information, billing/credit details, VIP/Guest special requests, room rates and guest information.
• Ensure procedures are followed (regarding guest transportation, luggage collection and storage), and guest confidentiality.
• Ensure all equipment is kept in good working order and used only for the purpose for which it was intended.
• Work together with trust so that colleagues and management meet the goals of the department/Hotel.
• Take responsibility to ensure all required tasks are completed accurately and within given time frames.

• Eligibility (Spain): Candidates must have the legal right to undertake an internship in Spain from the start date. No visa/work permit sponsorship available.
• Currently enrolled in a Hospitality School or a Business School.
• Strong social and communication skills to build valued relationships.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented.
• Excellent command of Spanish and English; French is a plus.
• Eager to learn (no prior specialization required).
• Available for at least 6 months, 5 days/week, 40 hours/week.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

• Study allowance of 600 euros per month.
• One meal per day.
• A dynamic internship where you will experience the entire Sales department.
• Working in a hotel (chain) with a lot of opportunities.
• Excellent opportunities for internal training and schooling during the internship.
• Excellent opportunities for international career development after the internship.