This job is best suited for people with genuine hospitality skills — someone who treats customers well, stays patient, and never behaves rudely, no matter how busy the shift gets. Your education doesn’t matter much here; what actually matters is how you interact with people. Please read the full listing carefully before applying — some candidates only glance at the title, apply directly, and send their CV the wrong way, then later ask why they never got a reply. Taking a few extra minutes to go through all the details (requirements, application steps, and the correct process) will genuinely improve your chances of hearing back.
Aloft Madrid Gran Vía, part of Marriott International, is currently hiring a Food & Beverage Server for its central Madrid location. This role is fully on-site and suits candidates with at least one year of hospitality experience.
About Aloft Hotels
Aloft is Marriott’s lifestyle hotel brand, known for its modern design, social lounge spaces, and live-music events rather than a traditional hotel feel. Working here means being part of a large international hotel network with properties in dozens of countries.
What This Role Involves
- Greeting and serving guests in the hotel’s dining and lounge areas
- Taking food and drink orders and entering them into the MICROS POS system
- Communicating orders and special requests (allergies, dietary needs) to the kitchen
- Handling bill payments and closing procedures at the end of shifts
- Keeping dining areas clean and following hotel safety standards
Requirements
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Education | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Experience | 1+ year in a restaurant, hotel, or lounge |
| Languages | Spanish (required), English (preferred) |
| Physical | Able to stand full shifts, lift up to 25–50 lbs |
| Technical | POS system experience preferred, not mandatory |
A Practical Note for Applicants
Madrid’s hospitality sector runs on a mix of local and international staff, so fluent Spanish genuinely matters here more than English — most guest interactions, kitchen communication, and shift instructions happen in Spanish. If your Spanish is conversational rather than fluent, it’s worth being upfront about this at the interview stage rather than after being hired, since it affects day-to-day teamwork.
Also worth knowing: Marriott’s internal transfer system means a role like this can be a starting point rather than a fixed position — many F&B servers move into supervisory or other-property roles within 1–2 years if they perform well and apply internally.
Application Process
- Apply through the official Marriott Careers portal using Job Number 26123814
- Submit your CV with hospitality experience and language skills listed clearly
- Complete a phone/video screening with the local HR team
- Attend an on-site interview at Aloft Madrid Gran Vía
- Complete onboarding and safety training if selected
FAQs
Is MICROS POS experience required?
No — it’s preferred but not mandatory. Training is provided during onboarding.
Do I need to speak English?
Conversational English helps with international guests, but Spanish fluency is the actual requirement for daily operations.
Is this full-time or part-time?
Full-time, with flexibility required for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on hotel occupancy.
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