Meliá Hotels International is one of the world's largest hotel chains and the leading hotel group in Spain, operating over 380 hotels across more than 40 countries. Founded in 1956, the company manages a diverse portfolio of brands including Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, and INNSiDE, catering to both luxury and mid-scale leisure and business segments.

Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, the company maintains a massive footprint across mainland Spain and the Balearic and Canary Islands. For international professionals, Meliá offers a multicultural work environment and significant opportunities for global mobility, making it a prime destination for those seeking careers in hospitality management, guest experiences, and corporate operations.

Founded in 1956 by Gabriel Escarrer Juliá in Palma de Mallorca, the company began with a single hotel. It grew rapidly through the decades to become a global hospitality giant and was the first Spanish hotel company to go public in 1996.

For international professionals

Global leader in the leisure hotel segment with properties in over 40 countries.
Offers extensive internal mobility programs allowing employees to transfer between international locations.
Provides a wide range of roles from specialized luxury guest services to corporate functions in HR, marketing, and finance.
Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, offering significant career opportunities in the Balearic Islands.
Listed on the IBEX 35, reflecting its status as a major pillar of the Spanish economy.

Waiter/Waitress Assistant - Sol Arona (Los Cristianos - Tenerife)

Melia Hotels International

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Continuing at Meliá is an opportunity to learn, grow, and keep building your career within a global team. Here you can take on new challenges and access experiences in different destinations, while remaining part of our family.

Are you ready to take the next step in your journey with us?

Sol Arona, a hotel located very close to the tourist center of Los Cristianos and its beach, is an excellent choice for enjoying a family vacation under the Sol. A hotel full of relaxation and entertainment options, such as its pools or activities for children and adults. Ideal for exploring one of the most beautiful islands in the Canaries, and of the whole Atlantic.

Job Mission: You will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our guests in your assigned restaurant, collaborating with the Waiters/Waitresses and supervisors assigned to you.

What will be your main functions?

1. Prepare work areas for service.

2. Prepare the service setup: tables, banquet or convention boards, chairs, sideboards, or any other furniture or equipment commonly used in lounges, restaurants, cafeterias, or bars.

3. Properly maintain your area and work utensils.

4. Perform auxiliary and support tasks for the Waiter/Waitress in the assigned Bar or Restaurant.

5. Participate with some autonomy and responsibility in the service and sale of food and beverages, following the guidelines of your manager.

6. Ensure that the customer experience is correct according to the standards and attributes of the Gran Meliá brand.

What are we looking for?

Minimum qualification: ESO/EGB, specific training in the hospitality area is valued

Experience: 1 to 2 years

Food Handler's Certificate

Residency: South Tenerife

Essential language: English - Basic

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

At Meliá Hotels International, we advocate for equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. Likewise, we care about spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire workforce, and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally.

We drive our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially those related to disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we bet on the sustainable growth of our sector through a socially responsible human team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to all our collaborators, we make it possible.

To protect you and avoid fraud in the selection processes, we invite you to consult our recommendations on the page "Protect your application".

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"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"

Continuar en Meliá es una oportunidad para aprender, crecer y seguir construyendo tu carrera dentro de un equipo global. Aquí puedes asumir nuevos retos y acceder a experiencias en distintos destinos, sin dejar de formar parte de nuestra familia.

¿Te animas a dar el siguiente paso en tu trayectoria con nosotros?

Sol Arona, hotel ubicado muy cerca del centro turístico de Los Cristianos y de su playa, supone una excelente elección para disfrutar unas vacaciones en familia under the Sol. Un hotel lleno de opciones de relax y de entretenimiento, como sus piscinas o sus actividades para niños y adultos. Ideal para salir a explorar una de las islas más bellas de las Canarias, y de todo el Atlántico.

Misión del puesto: Serás responsable de ofrecer un servicio excepcional a nuestros huéspedes en el restaurante que tengas asignado colaborando con los Camareros/as y responsables que se te asignen.

¿Cuáles serán tus principales funciones?

1. Preparar áreas de trabajo para el servicio.

2. Preparar el montaje del servicio, mesa, tableros para banquetes o convenciones, sillas, aparadores o cualquier otro mobiliario o enseres de uso común en salones, restaurantes, cafeterías o bares.

3. Conservar adecuadamente su zona y utensilios de trabajo.

4. Realizar labores auxiliares y de apoyo al Camarero/a en el Bar o Restaurante asignado.

5. Participar con alguna autonomía y responsabilidad en el servicio y venta de alimentos y bebidas, siguiendo directrices de su jefe/a.

6. Velar que la experiencia del cliente sea la correcta según estándares y atributos de la marca Gran Meliá.

¿Qué buscamos?

Titulación mínima: ESO/EGB, valorable formación específica en el área de hostelería

Experiencia: De 1 a 2 años

Carnet de Manipulador de Alimentos

Residencia: Tenerife Sur

Idioma imprescindible: inglés - Básico

En Meliá todos somos VIP

En Meliá Hotels International apostamos por la igualdad de oportunidades entre mujeres y hombres en el ámbito laboral, contando con el compromiso de la dirección y con los principios contenidos en las políticas de Recursos Humanos. Asimismo, nos importa la difusión entre toda la plantilla de una cultura empresarial comprometida con la igualdad efectiva, y la sensibilización de sobre la necesidad de actuar conjunta y globalmente.

Impulsamos nuestro compromiso con la igualdad y la diversidad, evitando cualquier tipo de discriminación, especialmente, la relacionada con motivos de discapacidad, raza, religión, género o edad. Creemos que la diversidad y la inclusión entre nuestras personas trabajadoras es fundamental para nuestro éxito como compañía global.

Además, apostamos por el crecimiento sostenible de nuestro sector a través de un gran equipo humano socialmente responsable. En este sentido, nuestro lema es "Hacia un futuro sostenible, desde un presente responsable" Gracias a todos/as los colaboradores/as lo hacemos posible.

Para protegerte y evitar fraudes en los procesos de selección, te invitamos a consultar nuestras recomendaciones en la página "Protege tu candidatura".

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