Receptionist

If your passion is to embrace a career in the Hospitality world, you have a natural talent for understanding customers' needs and providing an outstanding guest experience, then this role is for you. 

At Accor, we are currently looking for a receptionist to join the team at IBIS Barcelona Meridiana.

The hotel is located in a fantastic area, near several shopping centres and amid parks ideal for walking or playing sports.

Just a 7-minute walk away, the L1 metro line allows you to reach Barcelona's most emblematic landmarks, such as Plaça de Catalunya, the Arc de Triomphe and Plaça d'España. And if you want to visit Gaudí's wonderful Sagrada Familia, it is just 4 km away.

The hotel is also 8 km away from Barcelona Sants train station and 20 km from Barcelona El Prat airport.

Welcome to a job that allows you to be at the heart of the life of a hotel and to open the doors to a fulfilling daily life within an international group. 

Your missions:  

• You ensure a personalized and warm welcome, the well-being of the guests is always your priority.  

• You make the link with the different departments of the hotel according to the guests' requests, you are a "facilitator" recognized within the establishment.

• You are dedicated to continuously improving the quality of the hotel's services, your ideas are always welcome, and we encourage you to bring them onto the table!

• You are the guardian of the guest's loyalty; they will certainly come back a little for you. 

• You will be trained in the financial tracking of revenues, and the safety of property and people.

• During the night shift, you are responsible for the activities of the establishment in the absence of your hierarchy: hotel closing, cash collection, and anticipating the needs of the next day. 

• Perform all check-in and check-out tasks.

• Manage online and phone reservations.

• Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms.

• Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates, and amenities.

• Respond to clients’ complaints.

• Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy, and fully furnished to accommodate guests’ needs.

• Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, e.g.: wedding guests, christenings.

• Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate

• Maintain updated records of bookings and payments.

• Attend the hotel bar and prepare simple snacks for our customers.

• Support the breakfast shift when necessary, making sure that there are not shortages in our buffet breakfast and that it’s well presented. 

Let's talk about you:  

• Careful of others and the environment around you: you contribute to making the stay as impeccable and unforgettable as you can by bringing your little personal touch! 

• With a strong team spirit and a keen sense of interpersonal skills, you are attentive to the needs of guests.  

• Fluent in English, Spanish and French. Any other languages will be a plus.

• With a desire to grow in this sector and a passion for meeting customers’ needs and for offering an outstanding experience to our guests and customers. 

By joining us as a receptionist, you will become an Heartist. 

What we offer: 

• Be part of an international company 

• Work for a leader brand as Accor present in 110 countries 

• Development and career opportunities 

• Benefits according to the role

• Accor discounts card 

Your development:  

What's more, Accor offers you training in all the hotel jobs throughout your career and infinite possibilities for career development across multiple establishments and brands within the group's hotels.  

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: 

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. 

Why work for Accor? 

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are, and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. 

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/