Surprising job offers on the Costa Daurada this summer 2026
The Costa Dorada is establishing itself as one of Spain's main seasonal employment hubs heading into 2026. Destinations such as Salou, Cambrils and Vila-seca significantly increase their activity during the summer months, driving recruitment in sectors such as hospitality, tourism, retail and leisure.
Below we present a selection of job openings available this summer on the Costa Dorada.
Park and Hotel Assistants – PortAventura World (Vila-seca)
PortAventura World is looking to hire assistants for various areas across its parks and hotels. Duties include customer service, food and beverage support, attractions management, retail or admissions. The position offers a permanent seasonal or temporary contract, training and professional development opportunities. Previous experience in tourism or customer service is valued but not required. The vacancy is available on the PortAventura World careers portal.
Receptionist – H10 Mediterranean Village (Salou)
H10 Mediterranean Village hotel is looking for a receptionist to join its team. Duties include managing check-in and check-out, customer service, reservations handling, billing and incident resolution. A high level of English is required; knowledge of other languages such as Dutch is an asset, as is previous experience in large hotels and familiarity with systems such as SAP. The vacancy is listed on the H10 Hotels careers portal.
Restaurant Supervisor – Sol Port Cambrils (Cambrils)
Sol Port Cambrils hotel is seeking a Restaurant Supervisor to coordinate service operations and uphold quality standards. Key responsibilities include team supervision, inventory control, area maintenance monitoring and support in meeting financial targets. A qualification in Tourism or Hospitality, at least one year of prior experience and advanced English are required. The vacancy is available on the Meliá Hotels careers portal.
Housekeeper – Hotel (L'Ampolla)
A housekeeper is sought for a hotel in L'Ampolla. Main duties include cleaning and maintaining guest rooms. The role offers a 30-hour weekly contract on a morning shift (9:00 to 15:00). A minimum of 6 months' experience in a similar position is required. The vacancy has been published on Turijobs.
Lifeguard – Hotel (Salou)
Qualified lifeguards are needed to work at hotels in Salou during the summer season. The role offers a start date in May through to October, with two days off per week and meals included at the hotel. Accommodation is not provided. The vacancy has been published on Tablondeanuncios.com.
Supermarket Staff – Mercadona (Amposta)
Mercadona has opened vacancies for its summer campaign in Amposta, seeking staff for various supermarket departments. Paid training, internal growth opportunities and flexible working hours (full or part-time) are on offer. Salaries range from €650 to €2,346 gross per month depending on hours worked. No prior experience is required. The vacancy is available on the Mercadona careers portal.
These openings reflect the dynamism of the job market on the Costa Dorada during the summer season, with high demand for professionals in key sectors such as hospitality, tourism, leisure and retail, driven by the influx of both domestic and international visitors.
