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.

Chef de Partie (INNSiDE Alicante Porta Maris)

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.

In our renovated INNSIDE Alicante Porta Maris, your main mission will be to supervise the preparation of food services following the hotel's quality standards, ensuring the quality, presentation, and efficiency of the team, as well as cleanliness and hygiene in the areas under your responsibility.

What will you have to do?:

Ensure sufficient staff for the workload.
Monitor preparations according to procedures and quality standards.
Supervise the efficiency and productivity of the team.
Guarantee seamless services and compliance with specifications.
Comply with safety, cleaning, and hygiene regulations.
Assist in the creation of special menus.
Prepare product orders and maintain communication with your immediate supervisor.
Monitor the condition and temperature of refrigerated products.

What are we looking for?:

Education in Tourism and Gastronomy/Culinary Arts.
Local language and advanced English.
Knowledge of food handling, culinary trends, hotel operations, and office tools.
Result-oriented, proactivity, leadership, and experience in team management.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in 4 and 5-star 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 workforce, and raising awareness of 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 employees are 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 selection processes, we invite you to consult our recommendations on the "Protect your candidacy" page.

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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.

En nuestro reformado INNSIDE Alicante Porta Maris, tu principal misión, supervisar la elaboración del servicio de alimentos siguiendo los estándares de calidad del hotel, asegurando la calidad, presentación y eficiencia del equipo, así como la limpieza e higiene en las áreas bajo su responsabilidad.

¿Qué tendrás que hacer?:

Asegurar suficiente personal para la carga de trabajo.
Vigilar preparaciones según procedimientos y estándares de calidad.
Supervisar eficiencia y productividad del equipo.
Garantizar servicios sin contratiempos y cumplimiento de especificaciones.
Cumplir normas de seguridad, limpieza e higiene.
Asistir en la creación de menús especiales.
Elaborar pedidos de productos y mantener comunicación con su jefe inmediato.
Vigilar estado y temperatura de productos en refrigeración.

¿Qué buscamos?:

Educación en Turismo y Gastronomía/Culinaria.
Idioma local y inglés avanzado.
Conocimientos en manipulación de alimentos, tendencias culinarias, operativa hotelera y herramientas de oficina.
Orientación a resultados, proactividad, liderazgo y experiencia en gestión de equipos.
Experiencia mínima de 2 años en hoteles de 4 y 5 estrellas.

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:

INSTAGRAM - TIKTOK - LINKEDIN - INDEED - GLASSDOOR