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Traineeship

Traineeship title: Hotel Front Desk Traineeship - Hotel Planamar

Reference: N151957/20/CATALUNYA
Hosting period start: 01/05/2026
Hosting period end: 30/10/2026
Region
Catalonia
Country
Spain
Traineeship start date:
01/06/2026
Traineeship end date:
30/10/2026
Traineeship Duration:
Approximately 5 months
Deadline
08/04/2026
Work Schedule
Full-time traineeship (35 hours per week).

Shift-based schedule, including weekends and holidays according to hotel operations.

Working hours adapted to training objectives and hotel needs.
Location
Hotel Planamar, Av. de la Pau, 44, 17250 Platja d\'Aro, Girona
Traineeship Area:
Hospitality Industry
Period and duration of the language course:
Group 1 - 2026:
- Hosting period: 1/5/2026 - 30/10/2026
- Linguistic course and cultural activities: 1/5/2026 - 31/5/2026
- Internship period: 1/6/2026 - 30/10/2026

Group 2 - 2026:
- Hosting period: 1/8/2026 - 31/12/2026
- Linguistic course and cultural activities: 1/8/2026 - 30/8/2026
- Internship period: 31/8/2026 - 31/12/2026
Practical Information
Xanascat Youth Hostel
How to get there:
By plane: From Barcelona-El Prat Airport, you can take the Aerobús (A1 or A2) towards ‘Plaça Catalunya’. From there, take bus 22 towards El Carmel to the stop Pg Mare de Déu del Coll – Cartago, right in front of the hostel.

By train: From Sants Estació, you can take the metro (green line; L3) to Vallcarca, exit via the elevator on Av. República Argentina. Then, take bus line 22 towards ‘El Carmel’ at stop 2800 Av. República Argentina-Vallcarca to stop 848 Pg Mare de Déu del Coll, in front of the hostel.

Other buses: After 22:50, bus 22 is replaced by the night bus N-5.
Rooms and meals At the hostel, you will share a room with other participants of the Eurodyssey program. You will have access to clean sheets and towels every week. Laundry for your personal clothes is not covered by the program.

During your stay at the hostel, breakfast (8:00 – 9:00), lunch (13:00 – 14:00), and dinner (19:00 – 20:30) are included. You must inform us before arrival if you require a special diet.
Includes Trips
No
Description of the tasks to be undertaken by the trainee(s):

Support daily hotel operations in different departments (front office, reservations, customer service).

Assist in guest reception, check-in and check-out procedures.

Provide information and assistance to guests during their stay.

Support reservation management and administrative tasks.

Collaborate with the team to ensure high-quality service and guest satisfaction.

Assist in handling customer feedback and service improvement processes.

Profile of the Trainee

Qualifications

Studies related to Hospitality, Tourism, Hotel Management, or similar fields.

Strong interest in the hotel industry and customer service.

Motivation to learn in a professional hotel environment.

Previous experience is not required.

Personal and Social Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Customer-oriented attitude.

Ability to work in a team and in a multicultural environment.

Responsibility, reliability, and flexibility.

Problem-solving and proactive attitude.

Language Skills

English: intermediate level (B2).

Spanish: intermediate level (B2).

French: intermediate level (B2) is an advantage.

Information Technology (IT) Skills

Basic knowledge of office software and email.

Familiarity with hotel management systems (PMS) is a plus but not mandatory

Other Skills

Organizational and time-management skills.

Attention to detail.

Professional appearance and attitude.

Other Skills

The hotel provides accommodation to the trainee for the duration of the traineeship, in accordance with the conditions of the Eurodyssey Programme.

Accommodation is offered under suitable conditions to ensure a comfortable and safe stay.

Traineeship offered within the framework of the Eurodyssey Programme.

Financial allowance provided according to programme rules.

Opportunity to gain professional experience in a hotel and in an international environment.

Language Competences
Understanding
Speaking
Language
Listening
Reading
Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production
Writing
English
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
French
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
Spanish
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2