Meliá Hotels International is one of the world's largest hotel chains and the leading hotel group in Spain. Founded in 1956, the company operates over 380 hotels in more than 40 countries under a diverse portfolio of brands including Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Paradisus, and INNSiDE. As a major player in the global hospitality industry and a member of the IBEX 35, it is recognized for its leadership in both leisure and business travel segments.

Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, Meliá maintains an extensive presence across Spain, with properties in nearly every major city and tourist destination. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of career paths from corporate roles in IT, finance, and marketing to operational positions in luxury hospitality. Meliá is particularly relevant for international hires due to its multilingual work environment and its commitment to internal mobility across its global network.

Founded in 1956 by Gabriel Escarrer Juliá in Palma de Mallorca, the company began with a single hotel. It expanded rapidly across Spain and internationally, becoming a publicly traded company on the IBEX 35 in 1996.

For international professionals

Global leader in the resort sector with a presence in over 40 countries.
Headquartered in Palma de Mallorca, offering significant corporate and administrative opportunities in the Balearic Islands.
Extensive portfolio of brands ranging from mid-scale to ultra-luxury, catering to diverse professional backgrounds.
Strong emphasis on internal mobility and international career development programs for employees.
Regularly recruits for multilingual roles in guest experience, hotel management, and corporate services.

Waiter/Waitress Assistant - Sol Tenerife (Las Américas - Arona)

Meliá Hotels

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?
Meliá Jardines del Teide, this hotel is located beachfront, with incredible sunsets and a climate of eternal Canarian spring; along with its bright rooms and three swimming pools, it makes it a top choice for the whole family. Located in the tourist center of Playa de Las Américas, very close to Troya Beach.

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, boards for banquets or conventions, chairs, sideboards, or any other furniture or common utensils used in halls, 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 supervisor.
6. Ensure that the customer experience is correct according to Meliá brand standards and attributes.

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: Vacant province.
Essential language: English - Basic.

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

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

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.

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View original advert (Spanish)

"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?
Meliá Jardines del Teide, este hotel está situado frente al mar, con increíbles puestas de sol y un clima de eterna primavera canaria, junto a sus habitaciones luminosas y sus tres piscinas, lo convierten en una elección de primera para toda la familia. Situado en el centro turístico de Playa de Las Américas, muy cerca de la Playa de Troya.

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 Meliá.

¿Qué buscamos?