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.

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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.

Restaurant Waiter/Waitress - Paradisus Gran Canaria

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.

Do you dare to take the next step in your journey with us?

REMEMBER: Before submitting your application, you must inform your direct supervisor and/or Hotel Director, as well as your Human Resources manager, of your interest in participating in the internal selection process. Your hierarchical supervisor will not have the authority to authorize or block the submission of an application, but they must be duly informed.
Paradisus Gran Canaria, an impressive new resort integrated into a lush environment and located facing San Agustín beach. Its distinguished service and exquisite architecture and interior design will immerse you in a unique luxury experience imbued with the essence of the destination and local culture. This accommodation in Gran Canaria is a "Destination Inclusive® Luxury Resort," an innovative all-inclusive concept that offers immersive local culture and destination activities both inside and outside the hotel.

Paradisus Gran Canaria, a 5-star TI luxury hotel, is looking for a restaurant waiter/waitress profile to join our team.

Job Mission:
The Restaurant and Buffet Waiter will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our guests in the hotel's various restaurants and buffet areas, ensuring that all their needs and expectations are met with the highest level of quality and professionalism.

What will you have to do?
- Welcome guests, accompany them to their tables, and present the menu.
- Take food and beverage orders efficiently and accurately.
- Serve food and beverages according to hotel standards.
- Ensure that all work areas and tables are clean and tidy.
- Provide menu recommendations and answer any guest inquiries.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team and other waiters to ensure an exceptional dining experience.
- Manage payments and account closures correctly and efficiently.

What are we looking for?
- Previous experience as a waiter in restaurants or buffets, preferably in a luxury hotel environment.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Positive attitude, proactivity, and the ability to anticipate guest needs.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
- Basic knowledge of English; other languages will be valued.

We hope to meet you soon and welcome you to the Paradisus Gran Canaria family!
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 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 the entire staff.

We promote 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 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"

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?

RECUERDA: Antes de presentar tu candidatura, deberás informar de tu interés por participar en el proceso de selección interno a tu responsable directo y/o Director/a de Hotel, y tu responsable de Recursos Humanos. Tu responsable jerárquico no tendrá la potestad de autorizar ni tampoco de frenar la presentación de una candidatura, pero sí deberá estar debidamente informado.
Paradisus Gran Canaria, impresionante nuevo resort integrado en un exuberante entorno y situado frente a la playa de San Agustín. Su distinguida atención y exquisita arquitectura e interiorismo te harán sumergirte en una experiencia de lujo única impregnada por la esencia del destino y la cultura local. Este alojamiento en Gran Canaria es un "Destination Inclusive® Luxury Resort", un innovador concepto de todo incluido que ofrece actividades inmersivas de cultura y destino local tanto dentro como fuera del hotel.

Paradisus Gran Canaria hotel de lujo 5 estrellas TI, está en la búsqueda del perfil de camarero/a de restaurante para unirse a nuestro equipo.

Misión de puesto:
El Camarero de Restaurante y Buffet será responsable de proporcionar un servicio excepcional a nuestros huéspedes en los diferentes restaurantes y áreas de buffet del hotel, asegurando que todas sus necesidades y expectativas sean atendidas con el más alto nivel de calidad y profesionalismo.

¿Qué tendrás que hacer?
- Dar la bienvenida a los huéspedes, acompañarlos a sus mesas y presentarles el menú.- Tomar pedidos de alimentos y bebidas de manera eficiente y precisa.- Servir los alimentos y bebidas según los estándares del hotel. - Asegurar que todas las áreas de trabajo y mesas estén limpias y ordenadas. - Proporcionar recomendaciones sobre el menú y responder a cualquier consulta de los huéspedes. - Colaborar con el equipo de cocina y otros camareros para garantizar una experiencia gastronómica excepcional.- Gestionar pagos y cierres de cuenta de manera correcta y eficiente.

¿Qué buscamos?
- Experiencia previa como camarero en restaurantes o buffets, preferiblemente en un entorno de hotel de lujo.- Excelentes habilidades de comunicación y servicio al cliente.- Capacidad para trabajar en equipo y manejar múltiples tareas de manera eficiente.
- Actitud positiva, proactividad y capacidad para anticipar las necesidades de los huéspedes.- Disponibilidad para trabajar en horarios flexibles, incluyendo fines de semana y días festivos.- Conocimientos básicos de inglés; otros idiomas serán valorados.

¡Esperamos conocerte pronto y darte la bienvenida a la familia Paradisus Gran Canaria!
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".

Si quieres ser "Very Inspiring People", síguenos en:

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