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.

Cook - Gran Melia Fénix

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 various 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.

Are you passionate about gastronomy and do you want to be part of one of Madrid's most emblematic hotels?
At Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá, we are looking to incorporate a Cook to join our Kitchen team. If you are motivated to work in a luxury environment, care for every detail, and offer memorable gastronomic experiences to our guests, we want to meet you.
What will be your main functions?

Prepare and present dishes following Gran Meliá quality standards.
Prepare and organize the mise en place for the different stations.
Ensure compliance with the established technical sheets and recipes.
Control the quality, preservation, and storage of products.
Comply with food safety and hygiene regulations (HACCP).
Maintain order and cleanliness in the work areas.
Collaborate with the rest of the kitchen team to ensure excellent service.

What are we looking for?

Training in Cooking, Gastronomy, or similar.
Previous experience of at least 1 year as a Cook, preferably in 4* or 5* hotels or high-level restaurants.
Knowledge of culinary techniques and food safety protocols.
Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
Orientation toward quality and attention to detail.
Availability to work rotating shifts.

Valued

Experience in luxury hotels or the premium segment.
Complementary training in international gastronomy.
Basic level of English.

What do we offer?

Joining a leading international hotel company.
Real opportunities for professional development and internal mobility.
Continuous training and access to development programs.
Exclusive discounts and benefits for employees.
Excellent working environment in one of Madrid's most prestigious hotels.

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 our Human Resources policies. Likewise, we care about spreading a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout the entire staff, 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 those 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 bet on 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.

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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.

¿Te apasiona la gastronomía y quieres formar parte de uno de los hoteles más emblemáticos de Madrid?
En Hotel Fénix Gran Meliá, buscamos incorporar un/a Cocinero/a para unirse a nuestro equipo de Cocina. Si te motiva trabajar en un entorno de lujo, cuidar cada detalle y ofrecer experiencias gastronómicas memorables a nuestros huéspedes, queremos conocerte.
¿Cuáles serán tus principales funciones?

Elaborar y presentar los platos siguiendo los estándares de calidad de Gran Meliá.
Preparar y organizar la mise en place de las diferentes partidas.
Garantizar el cumplimiento de las fichas técnicas y recetas establecidas.
Controlar la calidad, conservación y almacenamiento de los productos.
Cumplir las normas de seguridad alimentaria e higiene (APPCC).
Mantener el orden y la limpieza de las áreas de trabajo.
Colaborar con el resto del equipo de cocina para asegurar un servicio excelente.

¿Qué buscamos?

Formación en Cocina, Gastronomía o similar.
Experiencia previa de al menos 1 año como Cocinero/a, preferiblemente en hoteles de 4* o 5* o restaurantes de alto nivel.
Conocimiento de técnicas culinarias y protocolos de seguridad alimentaria.
Capacidad para trabajar en equipo y bajo presión.
Orientación a la calidad y atención al detalle.
Disponibilidad para trabajar en turnos rotativos.

Valorable

Experiencia en hoteles de lujo o segmento premium.
Formación complementaria en gastronomía internacional.
Nivel básico de inglés.

¿Qué ofrecemos?

Incorporación a una compañía hotelera líder a nivel internacional.
Oportunidades reales de desarrollo profesional y movilidad interna.
Formación continua y acceso a programas de desarrollo.
Descuentos y beneficios exclusivos para empleados.
Excelente entorno de trabajo en uno de los hoteles más prestigiosos de Madrid.

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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