Position: Hotel Worker / Housekeeping / Kitchen Assistant / Restaurant Assistant / Kitchen Porter / General Hospitality Worker
Employer: To Be Announced (TBA)
Country: Spain
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: No Previous Experience Required for Entry-Level Positions
Salary: From €1,221 Gross Per Month in 14 Payments / €17,094 Gross Per Year, or Higher Where Required by the Applicable Collective Agreement
Working Hours: Full-Time
Accommodation: Provided
Meals: Provided During Working Days
Healthcare & Social Security: Applicable Spanish Social Security Arrangements
Overtime: Available Where Required
Work & Residence Authorization Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates
Visa Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates

WORK IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY IN SPAIN

Applications are now open for full-time Hospitality Worker positions in Spain.

We are looking for reliable, hardworking and motivated individuals interested in relocating to Spain and working within the country’s hotel, restaurant and hospitality industry.

Opportunities may be available with hotels, resorts, restaurants, accommodation providers and other hospitality businesses requiring employees to support their everyday operations.

Available positions may include:

• Hotel Housekeeping Worker
• Room Attendant
• Hotel Cleaner
• Kitchen Assistant
• Kitchen Porter
• Dishwasher
• Food Preparation Assistant
• Restaurant Assistant
• Hotel Porter
• Laundry Assistant
• General Hospitality Worker

These are practical, hands-on positions.

Many entry-level positions do not require previous professional hospitality experience. Successful candidates will receive workplace instructions and appropriate training for their assigned duties.

These vacancies are for full-time employment.

AVAILABLE LOCATIONS

Hospitality opportunities may be available in major cities and tourism destinations throughout Spain, including:

• Madrid
• Barcelona
• Valencia
• Málaga
• Alicante
• Seville
• Palma de Mallorca
• Tenerife
• Gran Canaria
• Marbella

The final hotel, restaurant, resort and workplace location will depend on participating employers and vacancies available at the time of recruitment.

Candidates should be prepared to relocate to the location where employment is offered.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Hospitality Workers help hotels, resorts and restaurants maintain clean, organised and professional services for their guests.

The exact responsibilities will depend on the position offered.

Some employees may work primarily within housekeeping departments, while others may work in kitchens, restaurants, cleaning departments, laundry operations or general hotel services.

Workers should be prepared to work as part of a team and follow the procedures established by their employer.

HOTEL HOUSEKEEPING

Housekeeping Workers and Room Attendants help maintain clean, comfortable and presentable guest rooms.

A normal working day may involve preparing rooms following guest departures and ensuring accommodation is ready for new arrivals.

Typical duties can include:

• Making beds
• Changing bed linen
• Replacing towels
• Cleaning bathrooms
• Cleaning showers and sinks
• Vacuuming floors
• Sweeping and mopping
• Dusting furniture
• Emptying bins
• Replacing guest supplies
• Organising rooms
• Preparing rooms for arriving guests
• Reporting damaged items
• Reporting maintenance problems

Housekeeping employees will normally receive a daily schedule or room list from their supervisor.

Employees are expected to complete assigned rooms carefully while maintaining the standards established by the hotel.

HOTEL CLEANING

Some Hospitality Workers may be responsible for cleaning the common areas of hotels and resorts.

These areas can include:

• Reception areas
• Hotel corridors
• Lifts
• Stairways
• Public toilets
• Restaurants
• Breakfast areas
• Meeting rooms
• Staff areas
• Hotel entrances
• Other public areas

Workers will receive instructions concerning cleaning products, equipment and hygiene procedures.

KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Kitchen Assistants support chefs and other kitchen employees with everyday preparation and organisation.

This is generally a supporting position and does not mean an entry-level employee will be expected to work independently as a qualified chef.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Washing vegetables
• Preparing basic ingredients
• Peeling vegetables
• Cutting vegetables
• Organising ingredients
• Collecting supplies from storage
• Preparing kitchen workstations
• Moving food supplies
• Cleaning preparation areas
• Organising kitchen equipment
• Assisting chefs
• Following food-hygiene procedures

Employees working with food must follow the employer’s hygiene and food-safety requirements.

KITCHEN PORTER & DISHWASHER

Kitchen Porters and Dishwashers help hotels and restaurants keep their kitchens clean and organised.

Typical responsibilities can include:

• Washing plates
• Washing glasses
• Cleaning cutlery
• Cleaning cooking equipment
• Loading dishwashing machines
• Unloading dishwashing machines
• Cleaning kitchen surfaces
• Emptying waste containers
• Keeping washing areas organised
• Returning clean equipment to storage areas
• Cleaning kitchen floors
• Maintaining hygienic working conditions

The working environment can become particularly busy during breakfast, lunch and dinner services.

Workers should be comfortable standing for extended periods and working as part of a busy team.

FOOD PREPARATION ASSISTANT

Food Preparation Assistants support kitchen teams before meals are cooked and served.

Typical responsibilities may include:

• Washing fresh produce
• Preparing vegetables
• Preparing simple ingredients
• Organising food containers
• Preparing basic food items
• Moving ingredients
• Preparing workstations
• Replenishing supplies
• Cleaning preparation areas
• Following storage procedures

Employees must follow instructions concerning food handling, storage and hygiene.

RESTAURANT ASSISTANT

Restaurant Assistants help maintain organised dining areas and support restaurant teams during service.

Depending on the employer and position, responsibilities may include:

• Preparing tables
• Setting out cutlery
• Preparing dining areas
• Clearing tables
• Collecting used plates
• Taking dishes to kitchen areas
• Cleaning tables
• Replacing table settings
• Preparing tables between guests
• Replenishing supplies
• Maintaining clean restaurant areas
• Supporting colleagues during busy periods

Customer-facing responsibilities will depend on the position, employer and employee’s communication ability.

BREAKFAST SERVICE ASSISTANT

Hotels serving breakfast may require workers to help prepare and maintain breakfast areas.

Responsibilities may include:

• Preparing tables
• Organising breakfast areas
• Preparing basic food displays
• Replenishing appropriate food items
• Replenishing plates and cutlery
• Clearing tables
• Cleaning tables
• Taking dishes to the kitchen
• Keeping breakfast areas organised
• Cleaning the area after service

Breakfast positions may require employees to begin work early in the morning.

HOTEL PORTER & GENERAL HOTEL ASSISTANT

Hotel Porters and General Hotel Assistants may perform a mixture of practical duties throughout the property.

Responsibilities can include:

• Moving luggage
• Transporting supplies
• Moving linen
• Assisting housekeeping teams
• Preparing storage areas
• Moving appropriate equipment
• Preparing meeting rooms
• Assisting with events
• Delivering supplies to different hotel departments
• Helping maintain organised public areas

These positions can involve considerable walking and standing during the working day.

LINEN & LAUNDRY WORK

Hotels use large quantities of sheets, towels, pillowcases and other linen.

Some Hospitality Workers may therefore be assigned to laundry and linen duties.

Responsibilities may include:

• Collecting used linen
• Sorting towels and sheets
• Moving laundry containers
• Folding clean linen
• Organising linen rooms
• Delivering clean linen
• Preparing housekeeping supplies
• Maintaining organised laundry areas

Employees may work directly within a hotel’s laundry department or as part of the housekeeping team.

GENERAL HOSPITALITY DUTIES

Hospitality employees should be prepared to assist with different activities when required.

Hotels and restaurants depend on different departments working together.

General duties may include:

• Organising supplies
• Cleaning work areas
• Moving equipment
• Replenishing stock
• Preparing workstations
• Helping colleagues during busy periods
• Preparing rooms
• Organising storage areas
• Maintaining workplace cleanliness
• Following supervisor instructions

Flexibility is an important part of hospitality employment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Hospitality work can be busy and physically active.

Depending on the position, a normal working day may involve:

• Standing for extended periods
• Walking around hotels or restaurants
• Cleaning
• Making beds
• Carrying suitable linen and supplies
• Washing dishes
• Preparing basic food items
• Repetitive activities
• Working around guests
• Working as part of a team
• Following hygiene standards
• Working to daily schedules

Hotels and restaurants may operate seven days a week.

Working days and rest days will therefore depend on the employee’s roster and employment arrangements.

SHIFT WORK

Hospitality businesses operate outside traditional office hours.

Depending on the employer and position, employees may work:

Morning Shifts

Housekeeping, breakfast operations, kitchen preparation and cleaning.

Day Shifts

Housekeeping, hotel operations, kitchens, restaurants and general support.

Evening Shifts

Restaurants, kitchens, cleaning and general hotel operations.

Night Shifts

Some positions may involve night work where required by the employer.

The exact working schedule will be stated in the employment arrangements.

WORKING HOURS

These positions are offered as full-time employment.

The exact number and distribution of working hours will depend on:

• Employer
• Position
• Workplace
• Employment contract
• Shift arrangement
• Applicable collective agreement

Hospitality employees may work weekends and public holidays depending on their roster.

The final employment contract will specify working hours, rest periods and other applicable conditions.

SALARY

From €1,221 Gross Per Month in 14 Payments

Spain’s statutory national minimum wage for 2026 is:

€1,221 Gross Per Month in 14 Payments

Equivalent to:

€17,094 Gross Per Year

This represents the national statutory minimum floor.

However, hospitality employment in Spain can also be governed by applicable sectoral, provincial or other collective agreements.

Where the applicable collective agreement requires a higher salary for the employee’s position and classification, the higher applicable amount must be respected.

For this reason, the exact salary will depend on factors including:

• Employer
• Province
• Job classification
• Applicable collective agreement
• Working hours
• Employee responsibilities

The final gross salary will be clearly stated in the employment offer and contract.

SALARY PAYMENTS

The statutory annual salary figure is particularly important in Spain because salary arrangements may involve additional payments.

Depending on the applicable contract and collective agreement, additional salary payments may be paid separately or handled according to the legally applicable payroll arrangements.

The final employment documentation will explain:

• Gross monthly salary
• Annual gross salary
• Number of salary payments
• Additional payments where applicable
• Applicable supplements
• Lawful deductions

Candidates should review these details carefully before accepting employment.

OVERTIME

Hotels and restaurants may experience periods when additional working hours are required.

Where overtime is available and legally permitted, employees may have opportunities to work additional hours.

Overtime is not guaranteed.

Additional working hours and compensation will be handled according to Spanish employment law, the applicable collective agreement and the employee’s contract.

ACCOMMODATION PROVIDED

Accommodation will be arranged for successful employees under the recruitment package.

Depending on the employer and location, accommodation may include:

• Shared apartments
• Shared houses
• Hotel staff accommodation
• Worker residences
• Employer-arranged housing
• Other suitable accommodation

Employees may share bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and other common facilities depending on the accommodation arrangement.

Full accommodation details will be provided before the candidate accepts the final employment offer.

Any applicable accommodation costs, utility charges or salary deductions will be clearly disclosed in advance.

MEALS PROVIDED

Meals will be provided during scheduled working days according to the employer’s arrangements.

The exact meal arrangement will depend on the hotel or restaurant and will be explained as part of the final employment package.

HEALTHCARE & SOCIAL SECURITY

Employees legally employed in Spain will be registered according to the applicable Spanish Social Security requirements.

The employer will complete the required employment-related Social Security procedures in accordance with Spanish law.

Employees will receive information regarding their applicable Social Security arrangements during the employment and onboarding process.

EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Applicants who already have unrestricted or appropriate permission to work in Spain may be subject to different requirements from applicants applying from outside Spain.

Third-country nationals who do not already have the right to work in Spain will generally require the appropriate residence and employment authorization.

Eligibility must be assessed individually.

WORK & RESIDENCE AUTHORIZATION ASSISTANCE

Where an employer selects an eligible third-country national who requires authorization to work in Spain, assistance will be provided with the applicable employment and immigration process.

Under the ordinary employee route, the initial residence and employment authorization is generally requested by the employer or business hiring the foreign worker.

The proposed employment and candidate must satisfy the applicable Spanish immigration requirements.

Depending on the case, assistance may include:

• Employment documentation
• Employment contract
• Employer documentation
• Residence and employment authorization requirements
• Supporting documentation
• Visa requirements
• Application preparation
• Consular appointment preparation
• Pre-departure requirements

Candidates remain responsible for providing genuine personal documentation and satisfying the requirements of the relevant Spanish authorities.

VISA ASSISTANCE

After the applicable residence and employment authorization has been approved, candidates who require an employee visa will receive assistance with preparing the applicable visa application.

The visa process may require documents relating to:

• Passport
• Work authorization
• Employment
• Criminal-record requirements
• Medical requirements
• Identity documentation
• Other supporting evidence

The exact requirements will depend on the candidate and applicable procedure.

Work authorization and visa assistance does not guarantee approval.

Final decisions remain with the appropriate Spanish authorities.

APPLICATION & INTERVIEW PROCESS

Candidates interested in Hospitality Worker positions should begin by completing the online application form available on this website.

Please provide complete and accurate information.

Applications will be assessed against:

• Available hospitality vacancies
• Employer requirements
• Candidate suitability
• Employment eligibility
• Applicable Spanish immigration requirements

Candidates whose applications are suitable may be shortlisted and contacted regarding the next stage.

Successful shortlisted candidates may be invited to participate in an interview and selection process in Asia or the United Kingdom, depending on employer and recruitment arrangements.

There is no requirement to travel simply to submit an application.

If attendance at an interview is required, shortlisted candidates will receive information regarding the location, date and arrangements.

Candidates should not purchase flights, reserve accommodation or make other travel arrangements until they have received an official interview invitation and confirmed that they are legally eligible to travel to the interview destination.

EMPLOYMENT OFFER

Candidates successfully selected by an employer will receive full details of their proposed employment before proceeding with any required immigration process.

The employment offer will normally identify:

• Employer
• Hotel or restaurant
• Job title
• Workplace
• Location
• Gross monthly salary
• Gross annual salary
• Working hours
• Shift arrangements
• Applicable collective agreement where relevant
• Contract duration
• Accommodation arrangements
• Meal arrangements
• Employment conditions
• Proposed starting date

Candidates should carefully review all employment documentation before accepting the position.

HOW TO APPLY

COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

If you are interested in working in the hospitality industry in Spain, complete the application form available on this website.

Make sure all information provided is complete and accurate.

Once your application has been submitted, please wait to be contacted.

Applications will be assessed against available vacancies and, where applicable, the candidate’s eligibility to work legally in Spain.

SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED DIRECTLY

Candidates selected for the next stage will receive further instructions from the recruitment team.

There is no need to submit multiple applications or repeatedly contact the recruitment team regarding application status.

POSITION SUMMARY

Positions: Hotel Worker / Housekeeping / Kitchen Assistant / Restaurant Assistant / Kitchen Porter / General Hospitality Worker
Country: Spain
Employment: Full-Time
Experience: Entry-Level Positions Available
Salary: From €1,221 Gross Per Month in 14 Payments / €17,094 Gross Per Year, or Higher Where Required
Accommodation: Provided
Meals: Provided During Working Days
Healthcare & Social Security: Applicable Spanish Social Security Arrangements
Overtime: Available Where Required
Work & Residence Authorization Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates
Visa Assistance: Provided for Eligible Candidates
Interviews: Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interviews in Asia or the United Kingdom

APPLY FOR HOSPITALITY WORK IN SPAIN

If you are reliable, hardworking and prepared to work in a busy hospitality environment, complete the online application form to be considered for available full-time hospitality positions in Spain.

Opportunities may be available in hotels, restaurants and resorts across some of Spain’s most important cities and tourism destinations.

Complete the application form and wait to be contacted if your application is shortlisted.

Submitting an application does not guarantee an interview, employment, Spanish residence and employment authorization or visa approval. Final employment is subject to employer selection, a formal employment contract, applicable Spanish labour and collective-agreement requirements, immigration eligibility and approval by the appropriate Spanish authorities. Candidates should not resign from existing employment, purchase flights or make travel arrangements until the necessary employment and immigration documentation has been issued.