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Chef de Partie - Buenavista Golf

On-site in Santa Cruz de Tenerife·Added 17 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Meliá Hotels

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Overview

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On-site, Santa Cruz de Tenerife

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

The role

"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 career with us?

What you'll do

MISSION: Oversees that food service preparation is carried out successfully in accordance with the quality standards established by the Hotel. Responsible for the quality, preparation, and presentation of the food produced in the assigned kitchen. Responsible for the efficiency of the employees under their supervision, as well as for the perfect state of cleanliness, hygiene, and order in the areas under their responsibility.

  • Together with their immediate supervisor, ensures that there is sufficient staff to handle the necessary workload within the staffing levels authorized for the existing occupancy, based on the estimated number of covers for the respective period.
  • Monitors that staff carry out preparations in accordance with the procedures and presentation established in the quality standards, recipes, and photographs, supervising portion control and ensuring that waste is kept to the minimum acceptable level, in both the hot kitchen and the cold kitchen.
  • Continuously supervises the efficiency and productivity of each and every employee in their section, while ensuring the proper use of products and work equipment, and monitoring the proper functioning of the latter.
  • Ensures that all services to the point of consumption are carried out without setbacks and that the requested specifications are met regarding garnishes, cooking times, etc....
  • Complies with and ensures compliance with safety, cleanliness, and hygiene standards in all aspects of the operation, and that the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and order are maintained in the cold storage rooms, refrigerators, chillers, etc.... as well as in all areas under their responsibility.
  • Assists their superiors in establishing special menus and daily suggestions according to product availability.
  • Ensures that safety and hygiene standards are understood and correctly applied in the performance of tasks, minimizing risks and the number of accidents arising from unsafe practices.
  • Prepares product orders for the point of consumption based on the forecast of covers and submits them for approval to their immediate supervisor.
  • Maintains close communication with their immediate supervisor to coordinate the interaction of their section with the other kitchen areas, the point of consumption, and other Hotel departments.
  • Monitors that all refrigerated products are in good condition, using the oldest items first and separating newly received items for later use. Continuously verifies that the appropriate temperature is maintained in refrigerators and cold storage rooms.

Hiring process

REMEMBER: Before submitting your application, you must inform your direct supervisor and/or Hotel Director, and your Human Resources manager of your interest in participating in the internal selection process. Your line manager will not have the authority to authorize or block the submission of an application, but they must be duly informed.

About Meliá Hotels

Meliá Hotels International is a Spanish hotel company and one of the world's largest resort hotel chains. Founded in Palma de Mallorca in 1956, the company operates over 350 hotels across more than 40 countries, spanning brands such as Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, Innside by Meliá, and Paradisus. The company is a global leader in the hospitality industry, with a strong focus on leisure and business travel, and is known for its Mediterranean heritage and premium service standards.

Meliá has a very significant presence in Spain, its home market, with a wide network of hotels across the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and the mainland. The company is a major employer in Spain, offering a wide range of roles in hotel operations, food and beverage, and management. For international professionals, Meliá offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, multicultural environment within a leading global hospitality brand, with roles often requiring Spanish language skills and a passion for customer service.

Industry
Hotels
Founded
1956
Employees
40,000–50,000
Headquarters
Palma de Mallorca, Spain
In Spain
Palma de Mallorca, Madrid, Barcelona and 17 more
Website
melia.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Meliá is a Spanish company, so working there offers a direct path to living and working in Spain, particularly in popular tourist destinations like the Balearic and Canary Islands.
  • The company operates a large number of hotels in Spain, providing many job opportunities in various departments such as food & beverage, housekeeping, and front office.
  • As a global hotel chain, Meliá has a multicultural workforce, and English is often used in international tourist destinations, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
  • The company offers internal mobility and career development opportunities within its extensive portfolio of hotels in Spain and worldwide.
  • Many roles, especially in food & beverage and housekeeping, may require Spanish language skills to interact with local staff and guests.

In their own words

Additional information

At Meliá Hotels International we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the support of management and the principles contained in our Human Resources policies. We also 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 promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any type of discrimination, especially that 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 are committed to the sustainable growth of our sector through a great, socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all our collaborators we make this 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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