Hospitality Work Program in Spain

Ashiraj's Hospitality Work Program in Spain places culinary and hospitality candidates with hotels and restaurants in Madrid, Barcelona, and along the coast, opening with a Spanish language and cultural immersion phase before a full-time placement begins.

Program Details

Detail	Information
Duration	3–6 months total (2-week language phase + 8–20 week placement)
Program fee	From US$3,650 (round trip to Spain not included) until 15 December 2026, and from US$3,850 after that date
Program start dates	Year-round
Location	Madrid, Barcelona, and partner coastal regions
Compensation	Monthly stipend of approximately €600 during placement
Typical application process	3–6 months

About the program

The program begins with two weeks of Spanish lessons, tapas culture workshops, and city orientation, followed by a full-time hospitality or culinary placement with a partner hotel, restaurant, or resort. Spain's fast-paced hospitality scene gives participants broad exposure to service styles from tapas bars to high-end dining rooms.

Roles are available in culinary production, food and beverage service, or front-of-house and guest services, matched to your experience.

Advantages of a hospitality placement in Spain

• Gain experience in one of Europe's busiest tourism and hospitality markets
• Build conversational Spanish while training on the job
• Opportunity to obtain university credit
• Network with hotel groups and restaurant brands across Spain
• Live and work in Spain

Host family accommodation with meals is arranged during the language phase; shared staff housing is arranged during the placement, with at least one meal provided on shift days. An Ashiraj coordinator and our Spanish partner provide ongoing support, and participants are issued a Certificate of Completion after the final evaluation.

Program Eligibility

• Age 18–45
• Currently enrolled in a culinary or hospitality program, or a recent graduate
• Minimum 6 months of relevant education or work experience
• Basic conversational English; no Spanish required to apply
• Valid passport with at least 12 months remaining validity