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On-site in Barcelona·Added yesterday (last checked 4 Nov)

Meliá Hotels

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Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar position in gastronomic and Michelin Star restaurants

Food Handling training

Own culinary knowledge

Knowledge of hotel operations

Teamwork, passion for service, and customer orientation.

The role

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Continuing with Meliá means advancing on a borderless journey, taking advantage of the unlimited opportunities for growth and development that our global family offers you. It means knowing that the world is yours and that your opportunities to work in different countries are within your reach, all while remaining part of our large family.

It is embarking on one of the most passionate journeys of your life, a journey in which inspiration and personal and professional growth will accompany you every step of the way.

Are you ready to take the reins of your professional career and explore new inspiring opportunities within Meliá? 😉🌟

What you'll do

Responsible for preparing/regenerating and presenting the food produced in the kitchen where assigned, through the efficient performance of their duties, always complying with the quality standards and recipes established for each dish requested, paying special attention to creativity, composition, seasoning, and presentation to ensure guest and customer satisfaction, earning their recognition and preference for the hotel's food.

Complies with the instructions of their immediate supervisor regarding shifts, schedules, tasks, and daily workloads to be performed, with the assistance of the Cook's Assistant assigned.

Carries out the organization of the cold room and refrigerators in their station, for the proper use of products, continuously striving to achieve the highest levels of efficiency in the use of resources within their section and department.

Ensures that all refrigerated products are in good condition, using the least recent ones and separating newly received items for later use. Continuously verifies that the proper temperature is maintained in refrigerators and cold rooms.

Carries out the assigned production according to the procedures and presentation established in the quality standards, recipes, and photographs, monitoring portion control and ensuring that waste is kept to the minimum acceptable level.

Ensures that all requests from the point of consumption are delivered efficiently and promptly, meeting the required specifications regarding garnishes, cooking temperatures, etc.

Complies with HACCP, safety, cleaning, and hygiene standards in all duties, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and order, minimizing the risk of accidents resulting from unsafe practices and ensuring the quality of the food prepared.

Ensures that the products used in preparations meet quality, quantity, and yield standards, reporting any anomaly or deviation to their immediate supervisor.

Maintains close communication with their immediate supervisor to coordinate the interaction of their section with the other kitchen areas, the food service outlet, and other hotel departments.

Immediately reports to their supervisor any setbacks that may arise during the performance of their duties and that could affect the operation of the section.

REMEMBER

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

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

About the company & team

At Meliá we are all VIP 🌟

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the newest arrival to the most veteran, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá a constant opportunity for growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, closeness, and passion for what we do make working at Melia an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, truly VIP people.

Additional information

At Meliá Hotels International, we advocate for equality of opportunity 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 among the entire workforce, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We drive 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 workers 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 it possible.

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

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