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In short
- Who sets pay: the XVII Balearic hospitality collective agreement (Conveni col·lectiu del sector de l'hostaleria de les Illes Balears). It covers hotels, bars and restaurants in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
- A common contract: fijo discontinuo, a permanent contract for the season. You are called back each year (llamamiento).
- The legal floor: 1,221 EUR gross a month, 14 times a year; or at least 57.82 EUR gross a day on a temporary contract of 120 days or less (Real Decreto 126/2026, articles 1 and 4). The SOIB offers below pay more than that.
- Hygiene is part of the job: hotel and bar offers ask for food and drink hygiene and allergen knowledge.
Source for the agreement's name and the fijo discontinuo rules it applies: BOIB núm. 70, 4 June 2026: Acta de la Comissió Paritària del XVII Conveni col·lectiu d'hostaleria de les Illes Balears.
Pay in 2026 public offers (SOIB)
SOIB, the public employment service of the Balearic Islands, published these hotel bar offers in 2026, under the Balearic agreement. These are the offers' figures, not a promise:
| Job | What the offer says (gross) | Split into 14 payments |
|---|---|---|
| Bartender (camarero/a de bar), 12 months' experience | 26,689.08 EUR a year, full time, rotating shifts | about 1,906 EUR |
| Bar assistant (ayudante de camarero/a de bar), no experience | 24,859.44 EUR a year, full time, rotating shifts | about 1,776 EUR |
- SOIB: Camarero/a de bar y ayudante (February 2026, PDF)
- SOIB: Camarero/a de bar y ayudante, Cala Millor, Mallorca (March 2026, PDF)
Both are fijo discontinuo contracts. Gross means before tax and social security. Pay by job across Spain: all restaurant jobs · bartender · waiter · kitchen assistant. Canary Islands: Tenerife pay from the official agreement · Gran Canaria. Andalusia: Málaga and Costa del Sol.
What the offers ask for
| Spanish (from the 2026 SOIB offer) | In English |
|---|---|
| Cumplir rigurosamente las normas de seguridad, higiene y salud, especialmente en la manipulación de bebidas, hielo y utensilios de coctelería. | Strictly follow safety, hygiene and health rules, especially with drinks, ice and cocktail tools. |
| Conocer la carta de bebidas y cócteles, así como sus ingredientes, elaboraciones y posibles alérgenos. | Know the drinks and cocktail menu, its ingredients, how it is made and its possible allergens. |
| Nivel medio de castellano e inglés. | Intermediate Spanish and English (basic English for the assistant). |
EU Regulation 852/2004 (Annex II, Chapter XII) says anyone who handles food must be trained in hygiene, and the employer is responsible. Since Real Decreto 109/2010 there is no official card: a private trainer or the employer gives the certificate. Each employer decides which training it accepts.
Words you'll see in Balearic offers
| English | Spanish |
|---|---|
| summer season | temporada de verano |
| accommodation included | alojamiento incluido |
| rotating shifts | turnos rotativos |
| split shift | jornada partida |
| start now | incorporación inmediata |
| food handler certificate | carnet de manipulador de alimentos |
| allergens | alérgenos |
| ice scoop (never the glass) | la pala del hielo |
More: Seasonal work in Spain 2026 · 40 kitchen words in Spanish
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