Head Chef - ME Sitges Terramar

Head Chef - ME Sitges Terramar

Meliá Hotels
Meliá Hotels
SitgesCompetitiveOn-siteAdded 13 days agoMid · 2+ yearsInternship

Need a visa? The advert says visa sponsorship isn't available for this role.

About the role

"The world is yours with Meliá" 

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where opportunities for growth and development are endless. Immerse yourself in a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extensive global family.

Job Mission

Oversees that food service preparation is carried out successfully, following the quality standards established by the Hotel. Responsible for the quality, preparation, and presentation of the food produced in the assigned kitchen. Responsible for the efficiency of the staff under their supervision, as well as the perfect state of cleanliness, hygiene, and order in the areas under their responsibility.

What you'll do

What will you have to do?

Together with their immediate supervisor, ensures that there is sufficient staff to handle the necessary workload within the authorized headcount corresponding to the existing occupancy, based on the estimate of covers for the respective period.

- Monitor that the staff carries out preparations according to the procedures and the presentation established in the quality standards, recipes, and photographs, supervising portion control and ensuring that waste is kept to a minimum, both in the hot kitchen and the cold kitchen.

- Continuously supervise the efficiency and productivity of each and every employee in their section, while ensuring the correct use of products and work equipment, monitoring their proper functioning.

- Ensure that all services to the dining areas are carried out without setbacks and that the specifications requested regarding side dishes, cooking times, etc., are met.

- Comply with and ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness, and hygiene regulations in all aspects of the operation, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and order in the cold storage rooms, refrigerators, freezers, etc., as well as in all areas under their responsibility.

- Assist their superiors in establishing special menus and daily specials according to product availability.

- Ensure that safety and hygiene regulations are understood and correctly applied in the performance of tasks, minimizing risks and the number of accidents derived from unsafe practices.

- Prepare product orders for the center based on the forecast of covers and submit them for approval to their immediate supervisor.

What we're looking for

What are we looking for?

· Knowledge of Food Handling, hygiene, and food safety.

· Culinary knowledge specific to the kitchen.

· Up to date with specialized culinary trends

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package and tools related to the position.

· Knowledge of hotel operations specific to the culinary specialty

· Results-oriented and focused on the economic objectives set by the company

· Proactivity for excellence and high capacity for planning and organization.

· Leadership and strong communication skills, as well as previous experience in team management. 

Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar position in 4 and 5-star Hotels. Higher Education Degree in Gastronomy/Cooking 

What you'll get

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.

How you'll work

internship

Additional information

At Meliá, we are all VIP

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 promoting a corporate culture committed to effective equality throughout our 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 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 it possible.

To protect you and prevent fraud in recruitment processes, we invite you to review our recommendations on the "Protect your application" page.

If you want to be "Very Inspiring People", follow us at: 

INSTAGRAMTIKTOK – LINKEDININDEED – GLASSDOOR

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

Apply at Meliá Hotels