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 - Sol Arona (Los Cristianos - Tenerife)

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 career with us? Sol Arona is located very close to the tourist center of Los Cristianos and its beach. A hotel full of relaxation and entertainment options, such as its pools or activities for children and adults. Ideal for heading out to explore one of the most beautiful islands in the Canaries, and the entire Atlantic.

What will be your main functions?

Collaborate in the management of raw material and kitchen equipment orders from the hotel's store.

Prepare, cook, and present culinary products.

Collaborate in the setup, service, and breakdown of buffets.

Review and control the materials used in the kitchen, communicating any incidents regarding them.

Collaborate in the planning of menus and à la carte options.

Collaborate in the management of costs and inventories, as well as purchasing.

Control and ensure the preservation and efficient use of the products placed at your disposal.

What are we looking for?

A minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position is required.

Specialized training in Cooking will be valued.

Knowledge of the English language will be valued.

Excellence in service and customer orientation.

At Meliá, we are all VIPs

At Meliá Hotels International, we promote 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 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 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.

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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?Sol Arona, ubicado muy cerca del centro turístico de Los Cristianos y de su playa. Un hotel lleno de opciones de relax y de entretenimiento, como sus piscinas o sus actividades para niños y adultos. Ideal para salir a explorar una de las islas más bellas de las Canarias, y de todo el Atlántico.

¿Cuáles serán tus principales funciones?

Colaborar en la gestión de los pedidos de materia prima y material de Cocina al Economato del hotel.

Preparar, cocinar y presentar los productos de uso culinario.

Colaborar en el montaje, servicio y desmontaje de bufetes.

Revisar y controlar el material de uso en la cocina, comunicando cualquier incidencia al respecto.

Colaborar en la planificación de menús y cartas.

Colaborar en la gestión de costes e inventarios, así como en las compras.

Controlar y cuidad de la conservación y aprovechamiento de los productos puestos a tu disposición.

¿Qué buscamos?

Se requiere experiencia mínima de 1 a 3 años en puesto similar.

Se valorará formación de especialización en Cocina.

Se valorará conocimientos del idioma Inglés.

Excelencia en el servicio y orientación al cliente.

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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