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Head of Department Meliá Collection Cádiz Casa Alameda

Cádiz, Spain·Competitive·On-site·Mid · 2+ years·Spanish: Fluent·English: Required

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About 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.

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.

Casa Alameda member of Meliá Collection opens its doors

Join us starting from late September.

Join Casa Alameda, member of Meliá Collection and be part of the new luxury icon in the historic heart of Cádiz. A 5-star boutique hotel with 36 rooms, born from the restoration of two 18th-century estates, where history and contemporary design coexist with a local gastronomic proposal, rooftop with pool and sea views, and an exclusive wellness space.

We are hiring for the position of Chef de Partie. Would you like to be part of this spectacular team?

Your mission will be to oversee the preparation and presentation of food in your kitchen section, ensuring compliance with the quality, hygiene, and safety standards established by the hotel. You will be responsible for ensuring culinary excellence in every service, optimizing available resources, and contributing to a memorable experience for our guests.

Additionally, you will lead and coordinate the team under your supervision, overseeing the correct execution of recipes, control of waste and portions, organization of orders, maintenance of cleaning and food safety standards, and achievement of the department's operational and financial goals.

What are we looking for?

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Chef de Partie or in a similar position, preferably in 4- and 5-star hotels.
  • Higher education degree in Gastronomy, Culinary Arts, or related fields.
  • Advanced knowledge of food handling, hygiene, and food safety.
  • Extensive culinary knowledge and mastery of techniques specific to the section.
  • Ability to supervise and coordinate kitchen teams, ensuring productivity and quality of service.
  • Knowledge of hotel operations and applicable gastronomic standards in the sector.
  • Results-oriented mindset and understanding of the department's financial and profitability goals.
  • Skills: leadership, planning and organization, teamwork, proactivity, and a focus on excellence.
  • Communication skills and experience in training and developing teams.
  • Advanced level of English. Additional training in Tourism and gastronomic specialization will be valued.
  • Proficiency in computer tools and the Microsoft Office suite at a user level.
  • Interest in gastronomic trends, sustainability, food waste reduction, and promotion of local cuisine.

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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