Marriott International is a leading global hospitality company that operates, franchises, and licenses a vast portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, and W Hotels. Founded in the United States, it has grown into the world's largest hotel chain by room count, maintaining a presence in over 130 countries and territories with hundreds of thousands of employees worldwide.

In Spain, Marriott maintains a significant footprint with iconic luxury and lifestyle properties in major cities and tourist destinations. The company is a major employer for international professionals in Spain, offering a multicultural work environment where English is frequently used and providing structured career paths through its global internal mobility programs.

Founded in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice Marriott as a root beer stand in Washington, D.C., the company opened its first hotel in 1957. It became the world's largest hotel company following the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts in 2016.

For international professionals

Operates a diverse portfolio of luxury brands in Spain including The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, and The Luxury Collection.
Offers extensive internal mobility, allowing employees to transfer between properties and brands globally.
Provides a multicultural work environment where English is often a primary language for guest interactions.
Maintains a strong presence in key Spanish relocation hubs such as Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza, and the Canary Islands.
Offers structured training and professional development through the Marriott Global Learning platform.

Front Desk Agent

Marriott International

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher Vocational Training (Grado Superior) in Hospitality Management, Tourism, or related fields.
Experience: 2-3 years of experience in similar roles within 4-star or 5-star hotels.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and hands-on experience with Opera PMS (Mandatory).
Languages: Bilingual Spanish and Professional Working Proficiency in English.
Core Competencies: Strong customer and results orientation.
Soft Skills: Teamwork, effective communication, emotional intelligence, attention to detail, stress management, and multitasking capabilities.
Availability: Flexibility to work rotating shifts.
Preferred: Prior experience within the Marriott International portfolio is highly valued.

Benefits

Impact: You will be part of a hotel undergoing a full repositioning, giving you the opportunity to directly impact the experience of thousands of guests. Environment: Enjoy a multicultural, dynamic work environment aligned with the global standards of Marriott International. Development: Continuous training through the learning and development platforms of both Marriott and Selenta Group. Growth: Real opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the group. Marriott Benefits: Exclusive access to Marriott Bonvoy benefits, offering preferred rates on hotels and experiences worldwide. Selenta Benefits: Access to discounts across all Selenta Group properties (Accommodation, F&B, and more). Culture: Join a leading hospitality company with a professional, collaborative work environment focused on excellence. Compensation & Contract: Flexible remuneration options, permanent contract (contratación indefinida), and immediate start.

Job Description

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Selenta Hospitality Manco, S.L.,. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

Do you have a genuine vocation for service, a passion for hospitality, and the ability to create memorable experiences from the very first point of contact? If so, this position is for you!

We are looking for a Receptionist for our iconic Madrid Marriott Hotel Princesa Plaza, a property currently undergoing a full repositioning, located in the heart of Madrid. We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented professional with excellent interpersonal skills, capable of combining hospitality, operational efficiency, and excellence in customer relations.

Mission of the Role

To deliver an exceptional experience to every guest by ensuring a professional, agile, and personalized service from arrival to departure. This position is key to the hotel's daily operations, acting as the primary brand ambassador, managing occupancy, room sales, billing, and payment processes, as well as resolving incidents and special requests.

Key Responsibilities

- Guest Registration & Check-In: Perform guest registration and check-in processes, ensuring a seamless and fluid experience upon arrival.

- Guest Relations: Provide personalized attention to guest needs and requests throughout their stay.

- Communication Management: Efficiently manage internal and external telephone calls, as well as hotel correspondence.

- Service Coordination: Coordinate additional services, including guest transportation and parking control.

- Safety & Emergency Response: Handle emergency situations and monitor security systems via the fire and alarm switchboard.

- Night Audit & Systems: Execute night audits and system backups during the night shift.

- Check-Out & Billing: Assist guests with the check-out process, ensuring accurate account settlement and billing.

- Concierge Services: Provide detailed information regarding hotel services, local events, and cultural activities available to guests.

- Shift Handover & Reporting: Log incidents and communicate major events via the shift logbook, with a specific focus on night shift occurrences.

Education: Bachelor's Degree or Higher Vocational Training (Grado Superior) in Hospitality Management, Tourism, or related fields.

Experience: 2-3 years of experience in similar roles within 4-star or 5-star hotels.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and hands-on experience with Opera PMS (Mandatory).

Languages: Bilingual Spanish and Professional Working Proficiency in English.

Core Competencies: Strong customer and results orientation.

Soft Skills: Teamwork, effective communication, emotional intelligence, attention to detail, stress management, and multitasking capabilities.

Availability: Flexibility to work rotating shifts.

Preferred: Prior experience within the Marriott International portfolio is highly valued.

Salary as per collective agreement

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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