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Hybrid in Esplugues de Llobregat·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 29 Oct)
Our summary
- Hours
- Jornada intensiva on Fridays and in summer
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Esplugues de Llobregat
- Contract
- Full-time
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Education
- University degree
Visa options
The ad doesn’t mention sponsorship
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Skills
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
We are looking for an autonomous, proactive person who is passionate about cooking and has the ability to manage teams.
- Have more than ten years of experience in cooking.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Executive Chef
- Availability to travel periodically is essential.
- Studies in Culinary and Gastronomic Sciences are essential.
- Leadership, communication, and influence skills.
- Experience in team management.
- Knowledge and experience in food costing, SAP, or systems for economic data consolidation.
- Very good level of Excel.
Nice to have
- Intermediate level of English is valued.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- Opportunity to develop your career working with a multidisciplinary team and an excellent working environment.
- Competitive compensation.
- Flexible schedule.
- One day of remote work per week. Intensive working day every Friday and during the months of July and August.
- Individual training plan.
Areas is committed to an organization that is balanced from a gender perspective, socially committed and, as far as possible, a faithful reflection of the community it serves. Our equality, diversity and inclusion policy takes all people into consideration, from the attraction process through to professional development, regardless of gender, nationality, race, belief, sexual orientation and/or disability.
The role
We are looking for an Executive Chef to join the R&D team at our offices in Esplugues de Llobregat.
Reporting to the Food&Beverage and R&D Manager, your mission will be to co-lead the culinary offering for the Land market (train stations, service areas, exhibition centers).
What you'll do
- Ensure the implementation of the gastronomic offering.
- Elevate the customer experience.
- Creation of Fts and recipes (Quotations, product registration management, etc.).
- Propose new culinary techniques and kitchen equipment.
- R&D support for suppliers.
- Training and operational support for openings and events (Market tours, calendar organization, and product visits).
- Resolution of market incidents (substitute products in case of missing orders, doubts in preparation processes, operations coordination, etc.).
About Areas
Areas is a global leader in travel hospitality, providing bespoke dining and retail services in airports, railway stations, highway service plazas, and leisure venues. With around 2,000 points of sale across 11 countries, the company employs approximately 24,000 people and generates €2.7 billion in annual revenues, welcoming 350 million customers each year.
In Spain, Areas has a strong presence with operations in major cities and transport hubs, including Madrid, Barcelona, and various highway service areas. The company offers a range of roles from frontline hospitality positions to corporate functions in marketing, HR, IT, and purchasing, making it a significant employer for those seeking careers in the travel and hospitality sector.
- Industry
- Travel Hospitality and Retail
- Founded
- 1968
- Employees
- 10,000–50,000
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid, Burgos and 9 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Areas is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and has a significant operational footprint across the country, including in Madrid, Barcelona, and various highway service areas.
- The company operates in 11 countries across Europe, the US, and Latin America, offering potential opportunities for international mobility.
- With around 2,000 restaurants and stores, Areas provides diverse roles in hospitality, retail, and corporate functions, suitable for various skill levels.
- The company emphasizes a guest-centric approach and a culture driven by talented people, which may appeal to professionals seeking a dynamic work environment.
In their own words
About the company & team
Areas, one of the world leaders in catering in the travel industry, with more than 24,000 employees, serves 350 million customers every year in its more than 2,200 establishments across 11 countries in Europe and America.
€51k - €60k
Blue Card threshold
€16.39
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