Meliá Hotels International is one of the world's largest hotel chains and the leading hotel group in Spain. Founded in 1956, the company operates over 380 hotels in more than 40 countries under a diverse portfolio of brands including Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, and INNSiDE. As a major player in the global hospitality industry and a member of the IBEX 35, it is recognized for its leadership in both leisure and business travel segments.

Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Meliá maintains an extensive presence across Spain, with properties in nearly every major city and tourist destination. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of career paths from corporate roles in IT, finance, and marketing to operational positions in luxury hospitality. Meliá is particularly relevant for international hires due to its multilingual work environment and its commitment to internal mobility across its global network.

Founded in 1956 by Gabriel Escarrer Juliá in Palma de Mallorca, the company began with a single hotel. It expanded rapidly across Spain and internationally, becoming a publicly traded company on the IBEX 35 in 1996.

For international professionals

Global leader in the resort sector with a presence in over 40 countries.
Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, offering significant corporate and administrative opportunities in the Balearic Islands.
Extensive portfolio of brands ranging from mid-scale to ultra-luxury, catering to diverse professional backgrounds.
Strong emphasis on internal mobility and international career development programs for employees.
Regularly recruits for multilingual roles in guest experience, hotel management, and corporate services.

Reception Internship - Melia Barajas

Meliá Hotels

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extensive global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

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.

🏨 About us
At Meliá Hotels International, we bet on young talent and offer the opportunity to develop in a dynamic, international environment oriented toward excellence. The Meliá Barajas hotel, located in one of the strategic areas of Madrid, provides a unique experience for both customers and employees.
🎯 What will you do?
As a Reception trainee, you will have the opportunity to learn and collaborate in the following functions:

Customer service and welcome (check-in / check-out).
Reservation management and coordination with other departments.
Resolution of doubts and incidents, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Support in administrative tasks specific to the department.
Collaboration in the continuous improvement of the customer experience.

✅ What are we looking for?

Students of Tourism, Hotel Management, or similar.
High level of English (other languages will be valued).
Customer orientation and good communication skills.
Proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and teamwork.
Availability to sign an internship agreement with your educational center.

💼 What do we offer?

Practical training in an international hotel chain.
Guidance and monitoring throughout the entire experience.
Real development opportunities within Meliá.
Multicultural and dynamic environment.
Possibility of joining after completing the internship (depending on performance).

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

At Meliá Hotels International, we bet on equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in the Human Resources policies. Likewise, we care about the dissemination among the entire staff of a corporate culture committed to effective equality and awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

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

Furthermore, we bet on the sustainable growth of our sector through a socially responsible human team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present." Thanks to all collaborators, we make it possible.

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"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"

Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte de nuestra extensa familia global.

Descubre algunos de los beneficios que ofrecemos:

My MeliáRewards: Participa en nuestro programa de fidelidad exclusivo, disfrutando de beneficios y ventajas únicas.

My MeliáBenefits: Aprovecha la compensación flexible y los descuentos exclusivos en una amplia variedad de productos y servicios, promoviendo un estilo de vida activo y saludable.

🏨 Sobre nosotros
En Meliá Hotels International, apostamos por el talento joven y ofrecemos la oportunidad de desarrollarte en un entorno dinámico, internacional y orientado a la excelencia. El hotel Meliá Barajas, situado en una de las zonas estratégicas de Madrid, proporciona una experiencia única tanto a clientes como a empleados.
🎯 ¿Qué harás?
Como trainee en Recepción, tendrás la oportunidad de aprender y colaborar en las siguientes funciones:

Atención y bienvenida a los clientes (check-in / check-out).
Gestión de reservas y coordinación con otros departamentos.
Resolución de dudas e incidencias, asegurando la satisfacción del huésped.
Apoyo en tareas administrativas propias del departamento.
Colaboración en la mejora continua de la experiencia del cliente.

✅ ¿Qué buscamos?

Estudiantes de Turismo, Gestión Hotelera o similar.
Nivel alto de inglés (se valorarán otros idiomas).
Orientación al cliente y buenas habilidades de comunicación.
Actitud proactiva, ganas de aprender y trabajo en equipo.
Disponibilidad para firmar convenio de prácticas con tu centro de estudios.

💼 ¿Qué ofrecemos?

Formación práctica en una cadena hotelera internacional.
Acompañamiento y seguimiento durante toda la experiencia.
Oportunidades reales de desarrollo dentro de Meliá.
Entorno multicultural y dinámico.
Posibilidad de incorporación tras finalizar las prácticas (según desempeño).

En Meliá todos somos VIP

En Meliá Hotels International apostamos por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres en el ámbito laboral, contando con el compromiso de la dirección y con los principios contenidos en las políticas de Recursos Humanos. Asimismo, nos importa la difusión entre toda la plantilla de una cultura empresarial comprometida con la igualdad efectiva, y la sensibilización de sobre la necesidad de actuar conjunta y globalmente.

Impulsamos nuestro compromiso con la igualdad y la diversidad, evitando cualquier tipo de discriminación, especialmente, la relacionada con motivos de discapacidad, raza, religión, género o edad. Creemos que la diversidad y la inclusión entre nuestras personas trabajadoras es fundamental para nuestro éxito como compañía global.

Además, apostamos por el crecimiento sostenible de nuestro sector a través de un gran equipo humano socialmente responsable. En este sentido, nuestro lema es "Hacia un futuro sostenible, desde un presente responsable" Gracias a todos/as los colaboradores/as lo hacemos posible.

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