Junior Telephone Operator

Hotel La Palma; Capri; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff accommodation

Staff canteen

Kitchen & laundry services

Job summary

Hotel La Palma in Capri, a luxury property undergoing transformation into a 50-room-and-suite hotel, invites applications for a Junior Telephone Operator. You will support the Front Office team, handling calls, relaying messages, and providing information about facilities and services to international guests.

Ideal candidates are service-oriented with a passion for hospitality, able to work collaboratively across departments, and maintain precise records in a fast-paced luxury environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced English is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming and outgoing calls for guests and staff.
• Direct communications to the appropriate departments.
• Take and relay messages accurately and discreetly.
• Provide information about hotel facilities and services to guests.
• Support email correspondence and maintain logs per hotel standards.
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure efficient guest service.

Skills

Advanced English

Education

No formal degree required

Tools

Front office software

Job description

Hotel La Palma

Hotel La Palma - Hotel La Palma - Capri's first hotel, built in 1822, currently being transformed into an elegant and exclusive 50-room-and-suite hotel. Located mere steps from the famous Piazzetta, it will comprise a newly built pool deck, a spa and a high-fashion boutique. Starting from the 2026 season Hotel La Palma has partnered with Casa Tua to create a distinctive collection of dining experiences. At the heart of this collaboration are Casa Tua, the signature restaurant; Fuoco by Casa Tua, the rooftop restaurant and bar; and Mare by Casa Tua, the seaside restaurant and beach club.

Hotel La Palma invites you to join its teams and offers you the best opportunities for career and development within the amazing Oetker Hotels.

Missions

The Junior Telephone Operator supports the Front Office team in ensuring efficient and professional communication throughout the hotel. Acting as one of the primary points of contact for guests and colleagues, the role contributes to delivering exceptional service by ensuring that all communications are handled with courtesy, accuracy, discretion, and genuine hospitality. This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop operational knowledge and grow within a luxury hospitality environment.

Profile

The ideal candidate is a motivated and service-oriented professional with a passion for hospitality and guest experience. The Junior Telephone Operator plays an important role in maintaining seamless communication across the hotel, supporting both guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities include handling incoming and outgoing calls, directing communications to the appropriate departments, taking and relaying messages, providing information about hotel facilities and services, supporting email correspondence, and maintaining accurate records in line with hotel standards and procedures. The role requires close collaboration with all operational departments to ensure that guest requests and internal communications are managed efficiently and professionally.

The successful candidate demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced luxury environment. A positive attitude, a proactive mindset, discretion, and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding service are essential.

Advanced English is required to communicate confidently, professionally, and effectively with our international guests, ensuring a seamless experience and the ability to respond to requests with clarity and confidence.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package, a healthy work-life balance that allows you to fully enjoy your time both at work and in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, and shared staff accommodation options including kitchen & laundry services, designed to make your relocation and stay as comfortable as possible. We also offer a daily meal in our free staff canteen, based on your daily shift. We are committed to creating an environment where our team members can thrive professionally while maintaining their personal well-being.

Oetker Hotels

Oetker Hotels are true masterpieces located in the world’s most desirable destinations. Each property is a landmark and a timeless icon of elegance. With deep devotion to local culture and community, our Hosts of Choice preserve a tradition of legendary European hospitality and genuine family spirit that began in 1872.

The collection includes Le Bristol Paris, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Baden-Baden, Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, Château Saint-Martin & Spa in Vence, The Lanesborough in London, L'Apogée Courchevel, Eden Rock-St Barths, Jumby Bay Island in Antigua, Palácio Tangará in São Paulo, Hotel La Palma in Capri, The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, and more than 150 private villas around the globe. In 2027, a new masterpiece will be opening in Saint-Tropez.