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Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Spain
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Upper secondary (Bachillerato)



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No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
- High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Food Service Management, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the food and beverage, culinary, or related professional area.
The role
Position responsible for all the food and beverage operations, which includes all culinary, restaurant, beverage and room service operations. Oversees guest and employee satisfaction, maintaining standards and meeting or exceeding financial goals. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of all applicable food and beverage laws and regulations. Develops and implements business plan for food and beverage.
What you'll do
- Develops and manages all financial, employee engagement and guest satisfaction plans and actions for Food and Beverage departments.
- Maintains a positive cost management index for kitchen and restaurant operations.
- Utilizes budgets to understand financial objectives.
- Manages the Food and Beverage departments (not catering sales).
- Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.
- Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.
- Oversees all culinary, restaurant, beverage and room service operations.
- Creates and nurtures a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.
- Provides excellent customer service to all employees.
- Responds quickly and proactively to employee's concerns.
- Provides a learning atmosphere with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Provides proactive coaching and counseling to team members.
- Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Monitors and maintains the productivity level of employees.
- Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
- Provides the leadership, vision and direction to bring together and prioritize the departmental goals in a way that will be efficient and effective.
- Sets clear expectations with the employees and team leaders and verifies that appropriate rewards are given if expectations are exceeded.
- Provides excellent customer service.
- Responds quickly and proactively to guest's concerns.
- Understands the brand's service culture.
- Drives alignment of all employees, team leaders and managers to the brand's service culture.
- Sets service expectations for all guests internally and externally.
- Takes ownership of a guest complaint/problem until it is resolved or it has been addressed by the appropriate manager or employee.
- Verifies all banquet functions are up to standard and exceed guest's expectations.
- Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.
- Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.
- Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
- Manages day-to-day operations, drives quality, and verifies standards are meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.
- Provides guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Conducts performance reviews in a timely manner.
- Promotes both Guarantee of Fair Treatment and Open Door policies.
- Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors, or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Identifies the educational needs of others, develops formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaches or instructs others.
- Develops an action plan to attack need areas and expand on strengths based on employee engagement and guest satisfaction results.
- Complies with all corporate accounting procedures.
- Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Drives effective departmental communication and information systems through logs, department meetings and property meetings.
Hiring process
Application
Phone screen
With a Talent Acquisition · Phone call
An initial conversation about the role and your job history to determine fit.
Interviews
One or several behavioural interviews, by phone, video or in person depending on the opportunity.
Assessment
Not every role
Checks whether your experience and technical skills meet the role's requirements; for some roles it is part of the application, for others it comes between interview stages.
Final review and offer · With a hiring manager
- Interview questions are behavioural, about your specific experience.
- Prepare your own questions: candidates are interviewing Marriott too.
About Marriott International
Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of over 8,700 properties across more than 30 brands in 139 countries and territories. The company manages a diverse range of hotel brands from luxury properties like The Ritz-Carlton, EDITION, and W Hotels to premium and select-service brands, and also operates the Marriott Bonvoy travel program. With over 400,000 associates worldwide, Marriott is a global leader in the hospitality industry, known for its scale, brand diversity, and commitment to guest satisfaction.
In Spain, Marriott operates a significant number of properties, including the iconic Hotel Arts Barcelona, The Madrid EDITION, and The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama. The company's Spanish presence is substantial, with hotels in major cities like Barcelona, Madrid, Ibiza, and Tenerife, offering roles in food & beverage, rooms, finance, and human resources. For international professionals, Marriott provides a structured environment with clear career paths, internal mobility opportunities, and a global network that can facilitate relocation within the company. The company's scale and brand recognition make it an attractive employer for those seeking to build a career in hospitality in Spain.
- Industry
- Hospitality
- Founded
- 1927
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Bethesda, USA
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza and 1 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Marriott operates in over 130 countries, offering potential for internal transfers and global career mobility.
- The company has a well-defined internal mobility program, allowing employees to apply for positions in different countries, including Spain.
- Marriott offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and travel discounts.
- The company is known for its strong culture of 'putting people first', which can be a positive factor for international hires.
- Marriott has a structured training and development program, including the Marriott Voyager program for leadership development.
In their own words
About the company & team
W Ibiza luxury beach hotel strikes a pose on the palm-fringed, sand-drenched beachfront of Santa Eulalia. Located on the east coast, only a 20 minutes' drive to Ibiza Town, it's Ibiza's third largest town offering a unique blend of relaxed island living and cosmopolitan energy. As one of the most luxurious hotels in Ibiza, this is an exclusive boho-chic hotel by the sea with a distinctive design inspired by the essence and hippy heritage of the island. Crafted to channel energy toward the horizon, the Mediterranean spirit is infused into each of the 154 rooms and suites.
Culinary excellence takes center stage with Yellow Fish Restaurant showcasing the finest local flavors and STEPS serving award-winning gourmet pizza. Signature dining venues, including W Lounge and Wet Deck, further elevate the gastronomic experience with a selection of international cuisine.
Two spacious and light-filled meeting rooms are available, in addition to wellness facilities such as Away® Spa, the FIT® fitness center, and GLOW, an exclusive adults-only pool with 360º rooftop views. Enhancing the guest experience, Whatever/Whenever® service ensures that every request is met with seamless efficiency.
W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
Additional information
At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
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