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Front Office Agent - Torre Melina a Gran Melia Hotel

On-site in Barcelona·Added 19 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Overview

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On-site, Barcelona
English
Required
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum required experience of 1-3 years in similar positions
  • Strong guest orientation and teamwork skills
  • Advanced English is essential; a second language is valued
  • Proactive, dynamic person with a strong service vocation

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
  • My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

The role

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an endless path at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in various countries and become part of our extensive global family.

Melià Hotels international is looking for a Receptionist to join our team at Torre Melina Gran Melià Hotel..We are looking for a passionate candidate with good interpersonal and organizational skills who believes in a strong aptitude for guest relations.

What you'll do

To carry out the daily operations of the department, committing to achieving excellence in guest satisfaction. To work together with the team to meet and exceed guest service expectations.

Personalize each interaction with a guest by using their name during conversations.

Be responsible for maintaining guest profiles to have an accurate source of information about each client's needs and preferences, respecting local data protection regulations.

Be aware of possible VIPs arriving at or visiting the different areas of the hotel. Ensure they are received and escorted to their destination.

To efficiently handle all administrative reception tasks, ensuring accuracy in guest accounts and correct billing/charging of guest credit cards, following local regulations regarding billing limits.

Handle all customer complaints professionally, personally, and empathetically.

To ensure that all relevant information is promptly communicated to the reception management team.

Seek ways to continuously improve your personal knowledge and skills, and be actively involved with leaders in creating best practices in the office.

Support the revenue team's established pricing strategy. Maximize hotel sales and revenue through Upselling/Cross-selling promotions.

Ensure that clients receive a quick and efficient check-in and check-out. If applicable, be knowledgeable about the digital check-in process to serve the guest accordingly.

Attend to internal and/or external client telephone requests, whenever the hotel does not have a centralized Guest Service Line.

Become an ambassador for the hotel at any time you represent the company.

Be responsible for maintaining guest profiles to ensure an accurate source of information about each client's needs and preferences.

To ensure that all relevant information is promptly communicated to the reception management team.

Ability to work under supervision, be courteous and helpful to both colleagues and guests, have good communication skills, be enthusiastic, and have a willingness to learn.

Ability to understand and exceed guest expectations and needs.

Support, maintain, and enforce the hotel's service standards.

Ensure that all client inquiries or requests are addressed politely and efficiently, within an acceptable time frame.

To know the Brand philosophy and comply with the standards, operational manuals, and identity guidelines applicable to the department.

To look after the guest experience and personalize their stay, anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.

To handle guest incidents, communicating the actions taken to the person in charge. To escalate the incident to the person in charge if a solution cannot be provided.

To know the Guest Voice objectives and carry out the necessary actions to achieve them.

To support the person in charge with the Sensorial Architecture established for their areas.

To know and promote the hotel's services and facilities, as well as the entertainment program, experiences, and events.

About Melia Hotels International

Meliá Hotels International is one of the world's largest hotel companies, headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Founded in 1956, it operates more than 350 hotels across over 40 countries under brands including Meliá, Gran Meliá, Paradisus, and Innside. The company is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on leisure and premium resorts, particularly in Spain, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.

In Spain, Meliá has a significant presence with numerous properties across the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, and mainland cities. The company is known for its Spanish heritage and Mediterranean hospitality, offering international professionals opportunities to work in diverse locations, from urban hotels to beachfront resorts. With a global workforce and a commitment to talent development, Meliá provides a multicultural work environment that values service excellence and career growth.

Industry
Hospitality
Founded
1956
Employees
40,000–50,000
Headquarters
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
In Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona
Website
melia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Meliá is a Spanish-founded company with its global headquarters in Palma de Mallorca, offering a strong sense of local culture and international reach.
  • The company operates in over 40 countries, providing opportunities for international assignments and career mobility across its global portfolio.
  • Meliá has a strong presence in Spain, with numerous hotels in the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, and mainland, making it an attractive option for those seeking to work in Spain.
  • The company is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its environmental and social responsibility initiatives.
  • Meliá offers training and development programs, including the Meliá University, to support career growth for its employees.

In their own words

Additional information

At Meliá Hotels International we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. We also care about spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire workforce, and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially that related to disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our sector through a great, socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all our collaborators we make this possible.

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