Hospitality Internship

EMERALD STAY®; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 5,000 - 10,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emerald Stay membership

750€/month internship stipend

Quarterly performance bonus

Job summary

Emerald Stay in Barcelona is seeking a proactive intern for a 6-month internship in centralized operations. You will work across front office, reservations, concierge, and housekeeping, supporting guest communications and service delivery.

The role requires enrollment in hospitality or related studies, fluency in English and French, and eligibility to work in the EU, with shifts starting from 9am to 8pm and occasional weekend work. Based in Barcelona, 6 months, becario program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently finished a hospitality or business program.
• Fluent in English; French fluency is a plus.
• Minimum 6 months of work experience in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support front and back office tasks: guest comms, inbox management, pre-arrival check-ins.
• Assist with reservations, proposals, and direct bookings.
• Coordinate concierge services and arrange extra guest services.
• Assist housekeeping and maintenance coordination with on-site staff.
• Contribute to other operations tasks as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

English fluency

French fluency

Education

Enrollment in hospitality or business administration/management program

Job description

Eterniti is the leading operator of vacation rentals in iconic holiday destinations, led by a passion for excellence, authentic adventures, and hospitality. With over €2 billion in assets under management, we operate 800+ chalets, villas and apartments under 3 consumer brands: Emerald Stay (our 4* brand), Bo House (our 5* & palace brand) and Verbier Exclusive (25 chalets in Verbier). Our guests can discover our properties in more than 25 exceptional destinations across Europe and North America.

At Emerald Stay, our Centralized Operations Team, based in sunny Barcelona, is the engine that keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes for our guests. We’re looking for a sharp, curious, and proactive intern to join us for a 6-month adventure.

To describe our workplace culture in a nutshell: we’re demanding and caring. As an intern, expect to be challenged, empowered and to grow through this professional experience.

Responsibilities

You’ll be part of a small (but mighty!) team of 8, helping deliver top-tier hospitality from our head office. Think of it like running a hotel. Here’s a taste of what you’ll get involved in:

FRONT & BACK OFFICE

• Managing communication with guests before, during and after their stay, via phone, chat or email.
• Managing our mailbox; your goal is Inbox Zero
• Liaising with guests so they complete their online check-in prior to arrival
• Handling check-ins and check-outs from our central office and coordinating with our on-the-ground staff
• Upselling and cross-selling
• Closing and sending the invoice to our guests at the end of their stay; collecting extra money if needed, liaising with them in case of damages
• Collecting feedback from guests to keep improving our services

RESERVATIONS

• Controlling and managing reservations booked instantly in our Property Management System
• Preparing proposals for individuals and groups
• Closing and managing direct reservations

CONCIERGE

• Arranging some extra services for our guests, such as airport transfers and at-home massages
• Coordinate and organize extra services with our partners and on-the-ground staff
• Handling the invoices for such extra services

HOUSEKEEPING & MAINTENANCE

• Organize and coordinate cleaning with our different providers
• Communicate and coordinate maintenance issues with our on-the-ground staff

Depending on the seasonality as well as your bandwidth, skills and interest, you may be involved with other aspects of our operations.

Key Information

The Application Journey Has 4 Key Steps

• Step 1: screening call for selected candidates
• Step 2: case study
• Step 3: video interview with our Operations Manager
• Step 4: reference check

We’d love to hear from you if…

• You are available for a period of 6 months (Starting date : March 2027)
• You are flexible : work days and work hours may vary, we work in hospitality; our shifts start at 9am at the earliest and finish at 8pm at the latest, and you'll be on shift 2 weekends per month at most
• You are currently enrolled in or have just finished your studies in hospitality or business administration/management; we are offering a becario, i.e. an agreement between the university, yourself and Emerald Stay
• You speak (and write) English and French fluently.
• You have at least 6 months of experience in a working environment, preferably in English
• You are eligible to work in the EU and willing to relocate to Barcelona

About Us

At Emerald Stay, we’re not your typical company. We’re a growing team, obsessed with quality and always looking for ways to raise the bar. We are recognized as a Great Place to Work®, and are accredited HappyAtWork®. The way we work, think, and grow is shaped by a set of values we actually live by:

• Make Mistakes - We foster a creative environment where the best ideas win, where it is okay to make mistakes and unacceptable not to learn from them.
• Question - We don't accept the status quo and look for ways to leverage technology while empowering people.
• Speak Up - We are true people who give honest feedback, who are not afraid to share opinions and who don't talk behind one's back.
• Think Big - While staying humble, we aim for the stars and work towards established goals and metrics.
• Don’t Compromise - We are obsessed with quality, like a Swiss watchmaker.
• Care - We care about our team members, our partners and our clients, and make our passion and our work one and the same.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any characteristic unrelated to their skills and experience.

Oh, we’ve got perks.

• Emerald Stay membership:
  • All-year-round discount of 10% off on Emerald stays
  • Discount of 50% off on Emerald stays during low season, on selected properties
  • Discount on services in all our destinations
• Paid internship: 750€/month
• Quarterly performance bonus linked to personal objectives
• You’ll get 6 days of paid vacation during your internship
• Birthday off
• Flexible work environment : we have a flexible home office policy; you'll work at the office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the rest of the time, it's up to you. Feeling like working with another view? We offer 15 days yearly of remote work from wherever you'd like
• Well-being program: we will contribute up to 300€ annually to your wellbeing expenses from 1st anniversary
• Coaching program for Supervisor level and above from 1st anniversary
• Team member referral program
• Property referral program
• Regular optional team events