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 Tenerife (Las Américas - Arona)

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 means moving forward on a journey without borders, taking advantage of the unlimited growth and development opportunities that our global family offers you. It is knowing that the world is yours and that opportunities to work in different countries are within your reach, all while remaining part of our great family.

It is embarking on one of the most exciting 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? 😉🌟

REMEMBER: To consider your application, it is important that you are part of the Hotel Management Talent Pool.

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.

Sol Tenerife, this hotel is located facing the sea, with incredible sunsets and a climate of eternal Canarian spring; along with its bright rooms and three swimming pools, it makes it a top choice for the whole family. Located in the tourist center of Playa de Las Américas, very close to Playa de Troya.

Job Mission: You will be responsible for performing, in a qualified, autonomous, and responsible manner, the preparation, seasoning, and presentation of dishes using the most appropriate techniques.

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 cards.
Collaborate in the management of costs and inventories, as well as in purchasing.
Control and ensure the preservation and efficient use of the products placed at your disposal.

What are we looking for?

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 🌟

Great professionals who make the day-to-day easier and exceptional. From the newcomer to the most veteran, all of them possess unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

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

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 the Human Resources policies. Likewise, we care about the dissemination throughout the entire workforce of a corporate culture committed to effective equality and awareness of 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 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.

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 avanzar en un viaje sin fronteras, aprovechando las oportunidades ilimitadas de crecimiento y desarrollo que nuestra familia global te ofrece. Es saber que el mundo es tuyo y que tus oportunidades de trabajar en distintos países están al alcance de tu mano, todo mientras sigues siendo parte de nuestra gran familia.

Es realizar uno de los viajes más apasionantes de tu vida, un viaje en el que la inspiración y el crecimiento personal y profesional te acompañarán en cada paso.

¿Estás listo/a para tomar las riendas de tu carrera profesional y explorar nuevas oportunidades inspiradoras dentro de Meliá? 😉🌟

RECUERDA: Para considerar tu candidatura, es importante que formes parte del Talent Pool de Dirección de Hotel.

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.

Sol Tenerife, este hotel está situado frente al mar, con increíbles puestas de sol y un clima de eterna primavera canaria, junto a sus habitaciones luminosas y sus tres piscinas, lo convierten en una elección de primera para toda la familia. Situado en el centro turístico de Playa de Las Américas, muy cerca de la Playa de Troya.

Misión del puesto: Serás responsable de realizar de manera cualificada, autónoma y responsable, la preparación, aderezo y presentación de platos utilizando las técnicas más idóneas.

¿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 🌟

Grandes profesionales que hacen el día a día más fácil y excepcional. Desde el recién llegado hasta el más veterano, tod@s ell@s reúnen unas cualidades únicas e importantes que hacen que trabajar en Meliá sea una oportunidad de crecimiento constante y un pasaporte para crear tu futuro donde quieras.

Nuestra calidez, cercanía y pasión por lo que hacemos, hace que trabajar en Melia sea una experiencia inolvidable, llena de momentos emotivos y siempre con la sensación que perteneces a una gran familia en la que contamos con gente como tú, gente 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".

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