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 - Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora

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.

Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the majestic Teide, on the island of Tenerife. This exclusive resort, with an avant-garde touch of traditional luxury service, offers a magical experience in Guía de Isora. Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora features the longest saltwater infinity pool in a hotel in Europe, which integrates perfectly into an exceptional natural environment.
Our superior quality Spanish and international dining options offer a service of luxury and classic refinement with avant-garde touches in the hotel's different restaurants.

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 you have to do?
1. Execute the service and sale of food and beverages in a qualified, autonomous, and responsible manner.
2. Prepare work areas for service.
3. Provide direct customer service for the consumption of drinks or meals.
4. Prepare simple food items for consumption.
5. Transport tools and equipment necessary for the service.
6. Control and review merchandise and objects used in the section.
7. Collaborate in the setup, service, and breakdown of buffets.
8. Perform tasks in view of the customer such as flambéing, carving, slicing, deboning, etc.
9. Collaborate with the dining room manager in the preparation and development of special events.
10. You may coordinate and supervise tasks inherent to the activity of your area.
11. Inform and advise the customer on the composition and preparation of the various products available to them.
12. You may handle customer complaints.
13. Billing and collecting payment from the customer.

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: Province where the vacancy is generated

Essential language: English - Intermediate

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to 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 the dissemination of a corporate culture committed to effective equality among all staff, 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 that related to reasons of 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 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 it possible.

To protect you and avoid 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.

Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora está situado entre el Océano Atlántico y el majestuoso Teide, en la isla de Tenerife. Este exclusivo resort con un toque vanguardista del servicio de lujo tradicional ofrece una experiencia mágica en Guía de Isora. Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora cuenta con la piscina infinita de agua salada más larga de Europa en un hotel, que se integra perfectamente en un entorno natural excepcional.
Nuestras opciones gastronómicas de cocina española e internacional y de calidad superior ofrecen un servicio de lujo y refinamiento clásico con toques vanguardistas en los diferentes restaurantes del hotel.

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.

¿Qué tendrás que hacer?
1. Ejecutar de manera cualificada, autónoma y responsable, el servicio y venta de alimentos y bebidas.
2. Preparar áreas de trabajo para el servicio.
3. Realizar la atención directa al cliente para el consumo de bebidas o comidas.
4. Elaborar para el consumo viandas sencillas.
5. Transportar útiles y enseres necesarios para el servicio.
6. Controlar y revisar mercancías y objetos de uso de la sección.
7. Colaborar en el montaje, servicio y desmontaje de bufetes.
8. Realizar trabajos a la vista del cliente tales como flambear, cortar, trinchar, desespinar, etcétera.
9. Colaborar con el jefe de comedor en la preparación y desarrollo de acontecimientos especiales.
10. Podrá coordinar y supervisar los cometidos propios de la actividad de su área.
11. Informar y aconsejar al cliente sobre la comppsición y confección de los distintos productos a su disposición.
12. Podrá atender reclamaciones de clientes.
13. Facturación y cobro al cliente.

¿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: Provincia donde se genera la vacante

Idioma imprescindible: inglés - Medio

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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