Head of Kitchen Section - Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa
Puerto Calero, Spain·Full-time·Added 2 months ago
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What they offer
Full-time hours
Per the ad.
What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work on-site in Puerto Calero
No relocation package mentioned.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
Job description
At Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa you will be part of an exclusive adults only resort, where personalized service and attention to detail make the difference. You will work in a privileged natural environment, with international standards and teams focused on excellence. An opportunity to grow professionally while creating memorable experiences every day.
Functions
• Organize and coordinate the staff under their supervision.
• Comply with the rules and standards regarding quality, environment, and occupational risk prevention in place at the company, and collaborate with the hotel in their compliance and continuous improvement.
• HACCP: Carry out supervision, monitoring, and control of HACCP standards and complete the current records.
• Organize the station in which they work in terms of mise en place, preparations, order, cleanliness, orders, etc.
• Supervise the cleanliness of their section, as well as that of the work teams.
• Perform the various cleaning operations and setup of equipment and work materials in the kitchen area.
• Collaborate in cleaning cold rooms and freezers, as well as take responsibility for their work area in compliance with food hygiene measures.
• Carry out kitchen provisioning and take inventory of their station.
• Monitor consumption and the shelf life of food and its proper use.
• Participate in the development, preparation, and presentation of the gastronomic offering for their station.
• Set up all types of services marketed by the hotel and support service activities.
• Perform, in a qualified, autonomous, and responsible manner, the preparation, seasoning, and presentation of dishes using the most suitable techniques.
• Collaborate on orders and the preservation of raw materials and products used in the kitchen.
• Prepare, cook, and present culinary products.
• Collaborate on the setup, service, and dismantling of buffets.
• Review and control the materials used in the kitchen, reporting any incidents in this regard.
• Collaborate on cost and inventory management, as well as purchasing.
• Monitor and care for the preservation and proper use of the products made available to them.
• Care for and maintain the hotel's equipment in good condition.
• Cover the positions established by operational need (grill, show cooking, generic specialty).
• Carry out the provisioning of raw materials.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of the different types of regional, national, international, and creative dishes, etc.
• Reinforce other stations if required.
• Comply with the rules and standards regarding quality, environment, and occupational risk prevention in place at the company, and collaborate with the hotel in their compliance and continuous improvement.
Offered
• Competitive salary commensurate with the professional category.
• Possibility of accommodation and meals at the hotel.
• Progression within the company, with ample growth opportunities both nationally and internationally.
• Enjoy special discounts at Hyatt chain hotels worldwide.
• Full-time schedule, with the daily and weekly rest periods legally established.
• The maximum probationary period provided for in the regulations for the offered professional category will be stipulated, with this being recorded in the contract.
Language skills: Spanish.
Experience: 6 months.
Other desirable knowledge:
- Basic tasks of food handling and kitchen preparations
The role
Job description
En Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa formarás parte de un exclusivo resort adults only, donde el servicio personalizado y el detalle marcan la diferencia. Trabajarás en un entorno natural privilegiado, con estándares internacionales y equipos enfocados en la excelencia. Una oportunidad para crecer profesionalmente mientras creas experiencias memorables cada día.
Funciones
• Organizar y coordinar el personal a su cargo.
• Cumplir con las normas y estándares en materia de calidad, medioambiente y prevención de riesgos laborales existentes en la empresa y colaborar con el hotel en su cumplimiento y mejora continua.
• APPCC: Realizar supervisión, seguimiento y control de normas APPCC y cumplimentar los registros vigentes.
• Organizar la partida en la que trabaja a nivel de mise en place, preparaciones, orden, limpieza, pedidos, etc.
• Supervisar el estado de limpieza de su sector, así como el de los equipos de trabajo.
• Realizar las distintas operaciones de limpieza y puesta a punto de equipos y material de trabajo en el área de cocina.
• Colaborar en la limpieza de cámaras y congeladores, así como responsabilizarse de la de su zona de trabajo cumpliendo con las medidas de higiene alimentaria.
• Realizar el aprovisionamiento de cocina realizar el inventario de su partida
• Controlar consumos y la vida útil de los alimentos y su aprovechamiento.
• Participar en el desarrollo, elaboración y presentación de la oferta gastronómica de su partida.
• Montar todo tipo de servicios comercializados por el hotel y apoyar las actividades del servicio.
• Realizar de manera cualificada, autónoma y responsable, la preparación, aderezo y presentación de platos utilizando las técnicas más idóneas.
• Colaborar en los pedidos y conservación de materias primas y productos de uso en la cocina.
• Preparar, cocinar y presentar los productos de uso culinario.
• Colaborar en el montaje, servicio y desmontaje de bufetes.
• Revisar y controlar el material de uso en la cocina, comunicando cualquier incidencia al respecto.
• Colaborar en la gestión de costes e inventarios, así como en las compras.
• Controlar y cuidar de la conservación y aprovechamiento de los productos puestos a su disposición.
• Cuidar y mantener el material del hotel en buen estado.
• Cubrir los puestos establecidos por necesidad de acción (plancha, show cooking, especialidad genérica).
• Realizar el aprovisionamiento de materia prima.
• Ayudar a la elaboración y presentación de los diferentes tipos de platos de cocina regional, nacional, internacional y creativa, etc.
• Reforzar a otras partidas en el caso de ser requerido.
• Cumplir con las normas y estándares en materia de calidad, medioambiente y prevención de riesgos laborales existentes en la empresa y colaborar con el hotel en su cumplimiento y mejora continua.
Se ofrece
• Salario competitivo acorde con la categoría profesional.
• Posibilidad de alojamiento y manutención en el hotel.
• Progresión dentro de la compañía, con amplias oportunidades de crecimiento tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.
• Disfruta de descuentos especiales en hoteles de la cadena Hyatt en todo el mundo.
• Jornada completa, con los descansos diarios y semanales legalmente establecidos.
• Se estipulará el plazo de periodo de prueba máximo contemplado en la normativa para la categoría profesional ofertada, dejándose constancia de ello en el contrato.
Conocimientos de idiomas: Castellano.
Experiencia: 6 meses.
Otros conocimientos deseables:
- Tareas básicas de tratamiento y elaboraciones de cocina
About Hesperia World
Hesperia World is a Spanish hospitality group headquartered in Barcelona, operating a portfolio of hotels and resorts across Spain under its own brand and through partnerships with global luxury brands such as Hyatt and Secrets Resorts & Spas. The company manages properties ranging from urban hotels like Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower to resort destinations in Lanzarote, Mallorca, and Murcia, offering services in accommodation, dining, events, and spa. With a workforce of several thousand employees, Hesperia World is a significant player in the Spanish hospitality industry, catering to both leisure and business travelers.
Hesperia World has a strong presence across Spain, with offices and properties in key tourist and business destinations including Barcelona, Madrid, Lanzarote, Mallorca, Murcia, and Vigo. The company offers numerous opportunities for international professionals, particularly in resort locations where accommodation is often included, and provides internships in departments like front office, culinary, marketing, and revenue management. Work culture emphasizes guest experience and professional development, making it an attractive option for those seeking to build a career in hospitality in Spain.
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Founded
- 1977
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Madrid, Lanzarote and 3 more
- Website
- hesperia.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Many resort positions, such as those in Lanzarote and Mallorca, include accommodation, easing the relocation process for international hires.
- The company offers internships in multiple departments, including front office, culinary, marketing, and revenue management, providing entry points for newcomers to the Spanish hospitality sector.
- Hesperia World operates properties under the Hyatt brand, giving employees exposure to international standards and career development opportunities.
- Positions are available in various Spanish locations, from urban centers like Barcelona and Madrid to island resorts, offering diverse living environments.
- The company values guest experience and professional growth, with roles ranging from entry-level to management, suitable for different experience levels.
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