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Barrière

Luxury hotels, casinos, restaurants, and leisure

Receptionist

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
€1.3k - €1.5k/mo
Junior, Mid
Mikonos, Greece
In Person
Food Service & HospitalityHotel Guest Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Proficiency in Opera PMS and fluency in both English and Greek are required.
  • At least 1–2 years of experience in a Reception or Front Office position within a 5-star hotel or luxury resort is required.
  • Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, a positive attitude, and the ability to work under pressure are required.
  • Ability to work as part of a team while maintaining luxury hospitality standards is required.
Responsibilities
  • Welcome guests and manage check-in and check-out in accordance with luxury hospitality standards.
  • Handle reservations, room allocations, guest requests, and billing procedures.
  • Provide personalized recommendations about hotel facilities, services, restaurants, transportation, and local attractions.
  • Respond to guest inquiries, requests, and complaints to ensure guest satisfaction.
  • Coordinate with Housekeeping, Concierge, Maintenance, and other departments to support daily operations.
  • Maintain accurate guest records and process administrative tasks using Opera PMS.
  • Handle cash, credit card transactions, and daily financial procedures in accordance with hotel policies.
  • Comply with group standards, LQA requirements, and company procedures.
  • Anticipate guests' needs and deliver service that exceeds expectations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Additional language skills are considered a strong asset.
  • Previous experience with LQA standards and luxury hospitality brands.

About the company

Barrière is a French luxury hospitality and leisure group that operates hotels, casinos and gaming clubs, about 200 restaurants and bars, plus spas and golf courses. Its model combines high-end accommodations with on-site dining, gambling, wellness, and entertainment to create all-in-one destination experiences anchored by iconic properties like Fouquet’s. The company differentiates itself with a century-long, family-owned heritage, a vertically integrated portfolio, and a global push to showcase French hospitality in premier destinations. Its goal is to grow premier destinations that blend hospitality, gastronomy, well-being, entertainment, and culture while preserving the Barrière legacy.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cannes, France

Founded

1980

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What believers are saying

  • Barrière opened Fouquet’s Mykonos in May 2026, entering Greece’s luxury leisure market.
  • The group recruited nearly 1,200 seasonal workers for summer 2026, signaling busy properties.
  • Fiscal 2025 revenue reached about €1.45 billion, with hotels and restaurants growing faster.

What critics are saying

  • Casino revenues still supply about 70% of 2025 sales, concentrating downside exposure.
  • Portugal integration at Póvoa and Lisbon requires millions in capex through 2027.
  • Barrière faces strategic cannibalization if international hotel expansion dilutes its Paris-centric luxury identity.

What makes Barrière unique

  • Fouquet’s Paris earned Palace status in June 2026, strengthening ultra-luxury brand power.
  • Barrière operates 34 casinos and 20 hotels across France and select Europe.
  • Deauville renewed Barrière’s casino concession until 2044, locking in a flagship franchise.

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Health Insurance

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Training Programs

Wellness Program

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Jan 27th, 2026
Barrière family acquires 25.9% stake in French casino operator for €77.6M

Société Fermière du Casino Municipal de Cannes has attracted investor attention following the Barrière family's acquisition of a 25.9% stake for €77.6 million at €1,897 per share. The French hospitality and casino operator, with a market capitalisation of €346.86 million, reported earnings growth of 13.6% over the past year, significantly outpacing the industry's 0.9%. The company has demonstrated improved financial management, reducing its debt-to-equity ratio from 10.2% to 7.2% over five years. Currently trading 4.2% below its estimated fair value, the stock presents potential value despite recent price volatility. The company operates hotels generating €135.93 million in revenue and casinos contributing €15.89 million, positioning it within Europe's resilient hospitality sector.