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Kitchen Station Chef (Meat/Fish)

On-site in Fuerteventura·Added 20 days ago

Meliá Hotels

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Work mode: On-site, Fuerteventura
Hours: Rotating shifts · Includes weekends
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Flexible pay plan

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Requirements

What we're looking for

- Degree in Culinary Arts, Gastronomy, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in similar positions, preferably in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants.
- Mastery of advanced culinary techniques, international cuisine, and efficient use of resources.
- Leadership, teamwork, organization, and attention to detail.
- English knowledge will be valued for interacting in international environments.
- Proactive, creative person with the ability to work under pressure.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Pay & benefits

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.

The role

"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.

The PARADISUS Fuerteventura Hotel needs to hire a Head of Section.

You will be responsible for managing and supervising your kitchen section, ensuring the preparation and presentation of dishes according to the hotel's quality and luxury standards. You will lead your team in executing recipes and meeting operational and sustainability goals.

What you'll do

- Supervise and coordinate the activities of your section, ensuring that dishes are prepared and presented correctly and on time.
- Prepare dishes according to established recipes and standards, guaranteeing quality, flavor, and impeccable presentation.
- Manage the mise en place of your area, ensuring that ingredients and utensils are available and in optimal condition.
- Train, motivate, and coordinate the kitchen assistants assigned to your section.
- Control the stock of your section, requesting products as needed and ensuring proper storage and preservation.
- Ensure compliance with hygiene and food safety standards in your work area.
- Actively participate in creating new dishes and improving culinary processes.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure a smooth service flow across all outlets.

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
Website: melia.com

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.

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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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