Executive Chef

Menorca, Spain·Hospitality·Added 11 days ago

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Menorca

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

About the job

You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English, .

Job Mission: Responsible for implementing the strategy, standards, products, and optimizing operational efficiency in the kitchen area for the hotels.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum experience of 3 years in a similar position in 4 and 5 star hotels.
  • Knowledge of Food Handling, hygiene, and food safety.
  • Knowledge of economic management and analysis tools in the kitchen.
  • Up to date with culinary trends and gastronomic innovation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and tools related to the position.
  • Knowledge of hotel operations across its different service types.
  • Results-oriented and focused on the company's economic objectives
  • Proactivity for excellence and high capacity for planning and organization.
  • Leadership and strong communication skills, as well as previous experience in team management.
  • Implementation of pilots, projects, and strategies established at the company level.
  • Implementation of new gastronomic concepts.

What you'll get

  • 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.

About the company & team

"The world is yours with Meliá"

Discover an endless path 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.

OPERATIONS

  • Implement the F&B strategy through standards based on product, quality, and culinary direction.
  • Provide feedback to the F&B Partner regarding needs / opportunities at the hotel.
  • Identifies opportunities and proposes them to their F&B CO.
  • Executes based on instructions from their F&B CO.
  • Carry out local adaptation to the country.
  • Executes based on the model established by Hotel Services.
  • Following instructions from F&B Hotel Services, implement Brand Operating Manuals, F&B standards, based on Brand ideals, adapting them to the hotel as needed.
  • Responsible for implementing centralized kitchen procedures, ensuring compliance with company standards, adapting work operations to the hotel team, maintaining product quality levels, service, and complying with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) requirements and company sustainability.
  • Completes the 3-year plan analysis template for their hotel and agrees on it with the F&B CO.
  • Supervise daily management and liaise with F&B operators and external partners (e.g., Beso).
  • Set prices according to margins established by hotel services.
  • Responsible for the short- and medium-term profitability of F&B at the hotel. Monitors budget compliance. Proposes and implements action plans in case of deviations.
  • Defines the F&B marketing and public relations strategy for the hotel, in line with the brand.

BUDGET / KPIs

  • Participate in the preparation of your department's budget according to the guidelines that have been established.
  • Monitor the defined budget, ensure its compliance, and report any deviations that may occur within your department to the Business Partner. Participate in the definition of the necessary corrective measures to minimize negative impacts and monitor them together with the Business Partner.
  • Participate in the preparation of projections by providing information about your department.
  • Analyze the reasons for deviations, participate in the definition of corrective actions, and promote their implementation within your department.
  • Periodically analyze the P&L of their department, review all income and expenses, seek to maximize results, and identify improvement opportunities with the support of the Business Partner.
  • Knowledgeable about the financial results of their hotels, as well as the impact of their department on them. Communicate information in detail to their team.
  • Ensure compliance with the economic objectives of their department and be knowledgeable about the economic objectives of their hotels, as well as their achievement. Communicate information clearly to their team.

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.

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