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 - Me Sitges Terramar

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"

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are infinite. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extensive global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.

My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Position Mission
Ensure operational support in the food and beverage service, collaborating with waiters and chefs de rang to guarantee a fast, efficient service aligned with quality standards, offering a friendly and professional attitude that contributes to customer satisfaction.

What will you have to do?

Execute assigned tasks before, during, and after the shift, following the instructions of the waiter/chef de rang or supervisor.
Prepare, replenish, and communicate needs for materials and supplies, ensuring order and preventing breakages or waste.
Participate in start-of-shift briefings to learn about VIPs, daily specials, occupancy, and service guidelines.
Set up tables, stations, and service elements according to quality standards, verifying that everything is complete.
Handle trays, food, and beverages with safety and precision, avoiding accidents, spills, or breakages.
Support the waiter in service delivery, maintaining a friendly, professional attitude aligned with the position's SOP.

What are we looking for?
Education

ESO (Secondary Education) or Higher Degree.

Languages

Spanish
Advanced English (a third language is highly valued).

Specific Knowledge

Training related to catering/hospitality (Vocational Training or courses).
Attention to detail, dynamism, and proactivity.
Teamwork and a service-oriented attitude.

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 our Human Resources policies. Likewise, we care about disseminating a corporate culture committed to effective equality and raising awareness of the need to act jointly and globally across the entire workforce.

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 are fundamental to our success as a global company.

Furthermore, we advocate for 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 this possible.

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

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"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"

Descubre un camino sin límites en Meliá, donde las oportunidades de crecimiento y desarrollo son infinitas. Sumérgete en un viaje que te llevará a trabajar en varios países y a formar parte de nuestra extensa familia global.

Descubre algunos de los beneficios que ofrecemos:

My MeliáRewards: Participa en nuestro programa de fidelidad exclusivo, disfrutando de beneficios y ventajas únicas.

My MeliáBenefits: Aprovecha la compensación flexible y los descuentos exclusivos en una amplia variedad de productos y servicios, promoviendo un estilo de vida activo y saludable.

Misión del puesto
Asegurar el apoyo operativo en el servicio de alimentos y bebidas, colaborando con los waiters y chef de rang para garantizar un servicio rápido, eficiente y alineado con los estándares de calidad, ofreciendo una actitud cercana y profesional que contribuya a la satisfacción del cliente.

¿Qué tendrás que hacer?

Ejecutar las tareas asignadas antes, durante y después del turno, siguiendo las indicaciones del waiter/chef de rang o responsable.
Preparar, reponer y comunicar necesidades de material y suministros, asegurando orden y evitando roturas o mermas.
Participar en los briefings de inicio de turno para conocer VIPs, especiales del día, ocupación y directrices del servicio.
Montar mesas, estaciones y elementos de servicio según estándares de calidad, verificando que todo esté completo.
Manejar bandejas, alimentos y bebidas con seguridad y precisión, evitando accidentes, derrames o roturas.
Apoyar al waiter en la entrega del servicio, manteniendo una actitud amable, profesional y alineada con el SOP del puesto.

¿Qué buscamos?
Formación

ESO o Grado Superior.

Idiomas

Español
Inglés avanzado (muy valorable un tercer idioma).

Conocimientos específicos

Formación relacionada con restauración (FP o cursos).
Orientación al detalle, dinamismo y proactividad.
Trabajo en equipo y actitud orientada al servicio.

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.

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