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86,000+ live jobsHostess / Host of Gastronomic Spaces
On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 months ago (last checked 21 Oct)
34000 employees
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Hours
- Continuous day (jornada continua)
- English
- Required
- Education
- Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
- Benefits
- Flexible pay plan






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The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
Minimum of 1 year of experience in Hostess, Public Relations, or Customer Service roles in restaurants, premium terraces, or high-volume hotel environments.
Technical training related to the position.
Outstanding interpersonal skills and customer orientation.
English proficiency required.
Nice to have
Previous experience in international hotel chains.
Proficiency in an additional language is a plus.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
A dynamic, multicultural, and constantly growing work environment.
Opportunities for development and continuous training.
Exclusive benefits for RIU Hotels & Resorts employees.
Participation in a team passionate about delivering excellence.
Exclusive discounts at our hotels after one year of seniority.
Attractive conditions
Full-time (8 continuous hours with a 30-minute break).
30 vacation days per year and 20 annual rest days.
Meals: varied menu during your shift.
Transport allowance included.
Flexible compensation to suit your needs.
If you are looking to develop in a dynamic environment, with a close and family-like treatment, and be part of a global company that values your potential, this is your opportunity. Apply now and grow with us!
Our Commitment
At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our success. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe that a diverse team enriches our culture and enhances excellence in service.
Additionally, we are firmly committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Through our Proudly Committed strategy, we place sustainability at the center of all our decisions. This program reflects our dedication to minimizing environmental impact, promoting responsible practices, and positively contributing to the communities where we operate.
By joining RIU, you will be part of a company that not only seeks excellence in service, but also a positive impact on the world.
The role
Job Title
Hostess / Host of Gastronomic Spaces
About the Position
We are looking to incorporate a Hostess / Host of Gastronomic Spaces to join our team in Madrid. This role will be key to ensuring that our quality and service standards continue to make a difference in our guests' experience. If you are a proactive person, customer-oriented, and motivated by challenges, we want to meet you.
What you'll do
Reservation Control and Management: Efficiently administer and optimize the reservation book for the hotel's different gastronomic spaces and events using digital tools and PMS systems, ensuring maximum occupancy and service foresight.
Access and Capacity Control: Supervise entry points to sales outlets in an organized manner (such as access flow to the Rooftop Bar 360º), manage waiting times courteously, and ensure compliance with the establishment's safety and capacity regulations.
Guest Welcome and Orientation: Receive hotel guests and external customers with warm, elegant, and professional attention, acting as a brand ambassador for RIU and providing clear guidance on our gastronomic and service offerings.
Guest Seating Assistance: Coordinate the assignment of available seats in the dining room or terrace and accompany diners to their respective tables in a courteous manner, ensuring optimal handover and information flow to the waitstaff team.
Billing and Ticket Payment Management: Actively collaborate in operational cashier tasks under supervision, processing ticket or bill payments from customers, issuing invoices, and performing basic control of shift cash register closures.
Complaint and Claim Management: Address any initial doubts, dissatisfaction, or claims from users with empathy, assertiveness, and speed, resolving basic access issues or channeling complex requests efficiently to the dining room management.
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If you share our commitment to excellence in service and want to be part of a global company that is constantly growing, this opportunity is for you!
About RIU Hotels & Resorts
RIU Hotels & Resorts is a Spanish hotel chain and one of the world's largest hospitality groups, operating over 100 hotels across Spain, Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The company is a vertically integrated family-owned business that covers the full hotel value chain, from development and construction to operation and management of its own properties, with a strong focus on the sun-and-beach resort segment.
RIU's Spanish roots run deep: it was founded in Mallorca in 1953 and its global headquarters remain in Palma de Mallorca, where the company's central reservations and corporate teams are based. For international professionals, RIU offers a distinctive opportunity to work for a global hospitality leader while living in Spain, with roles spanning hotel management, operations, and corporate functions. The company's strong Spanish identity and its large portfolio of international resorts make it a relevant employer for those seeking a career in the tourism and hospitality industry.
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Founded
- 1953
- Employees
- 30,000–40,000
- Headquarters
- Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- In Spain
- Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- riu.com
Good to know if you are moving
- RIU is a Spanish family-owned company, so working in Spain offers the chance to join a global hospitality leader from its home base.
- The company operates in over 20 countries, providing international mobility opportunities within its own hotel portfolio.
- Spanish language skills are a significant advantage, as the corporate language and local operations are in Spanish.
- The company has a strong focus on the sun-and-beach resort segment, which is a major industry in Spain.
- RIU offers roles in hotel operations, management, and corporate functions, with a large number of properties in the Balearic and Canary Islands.
In their own words
About the company & team
About RIU Hotels & Resorts
At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we are leaders in the hospitality sector, with more than 100 hotels in over 20 countries around the world. Every day, we work to deliver unforgettable experiences to our guests in some of the most stunning destinations on the planet. We are defined by excellence in service, innovation, and a human team that makes a difference.
The Riu Plaza España hotel, located in the iconic España Building, is much more than just a place to stay. With 27 floors and over 500 rooms in the heart of Madrid, we are a benchmark thanks to our dining spaces, such as the incredible Rooftop Bar 360º and our Edén Gastrobar. Thanks to our team, we make managing events and banquets something unique.
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