€500
🇬🇧What they ask for
Have the right to work in Spain
No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.
Work on-site in Las Palmas
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.This job was automatically translated to English,.
The role
At Paradisus Gran Canaria, a 5-star all-inclusive luxury hotel, culinary excellence is an essential part of the experience we offer.
We are looking for a Section Head with a passion for cooking, leadership, and a commitment to the highest gastronomic standards. Join our team and be part of a project where innovation and quality make the difference.
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 section, 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, ordering 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 efficient service flow across all points of sale.
What are we looking for?
We look forward to seeing you at Paradisus Gran Canaria!
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Qualification 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.
- Knowledge of English will be valued for interacting in international environments.
- A proactive, creative person with the ability to work under pressure.
- Availability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.
The role
En Paradisus Gran Canaria, un hotel de lujo 5 estrellas Todo Incluido, la excelencia culinaria es una parte esencial de la experiencia que ofrecemos.
Buscamos un Jefe de Partida con pasión por la cocina, liderazgo y compromiso con los más altos estándares gastronómicos. Únete a nuestro equipo y sé parte de un proyecto donde la innovación y la calidad marcan la diferencia.
Serás responsable de gestionar y supervisar su área de la cocina, asegurando la preparación y presentación de platos según los estándares de calidad y lujo del hotel. Liderará a su equipo en la ejecución de recetas y en el cumplimiento de los objetivos operativos y de sostenibilidad.
What you'll do
- Supervisar y coordinar las actividades de su partida, asegurando que los platos sean preparados y presentados correctamente y a tiempo.
- Elaborar los platos de acuerdo con las recetas y estándares establecidos, garantizando calidad, sabor y presentación impecable.
- Gestionar la mise en place de su área, asegurándose de que los ingredientes y utensilios estén disponibles y en condiciones óptimas. - Capacitar, motivar y coordinar a los ayudantes de cocina asignados a su partida.
- Controlar el stock de su partida, solicitando productos según las necesidades y asegurando el correcto almacenamiento y conservación.
- Garantizar el cumplimiento de las normas de higiene y seguridad alimentaria en su área de trabajo.
- Participar activamente en la creación de nuevos platos y en la mejora de los procesos culinarios.
- Colaborar con el equipo de cocina para garantizar el flujo eficiente del servicio en todos los puntos de venta.
¿Qué buscamos?
¡Te esperamos en Paradisus Gran Canaria!
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Titulación en Cocina, Gastronomía o área relacionada.
- Mínimo 3 años de experiencia en posiciones similares, preferiblemente en hoteles de lujo o restaurantes de alta categoría.
- Dominio de técnicas culinarias avanzadas, cocina internacional y uso eficiente de los recursos. - Liderazgo, trabajo en equipo, organización y atención al detalle.
- Se valorará el conocimiento de inglés para interactuar en entornos internacionales.
- Persona proactiva, creativa y con capacidad para trabajar bajo presión.
- Disponibilidad para trabajar en turnos rotativos, incluidos fines de semana y festivos.
Hiring process
REMEMBER: Before submitting your application, you must inform your direct supervisor and/or Hotel Director, and your Human Resources manager of your interest in participating in the internal selection process. Your line manager will not have the authority to authorize or block the submission of an application, but they must be duly informed.
RECUERDA: Antes de presentar tu candidatura, deberás informar de tu interés por participar en el proceso de selección interno a tu responsable directo y/o Director/a de Hotel, y tu responsable de Recursos Humanos. Tu responsable jerárquico no tendrá la potestad de autorizar ni tampoco de frenar la presentación de una candidatura, pero sí deberá estar debidamente informado.
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.
In their own words
About the company & team
"The world is yours with Meliá"
Continuing at Meliá is an opportunity to learn, grow, and keep building your career within a global team. Here you can take on new challenges and access experiences in different destinations, while remaining part of our family.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career with us?
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.
To protect you and avoid fraud in the selection processes, we invite you to consult our recommendations on the page "Protect your application".
If you want to be "Very Inspiring People",
About the company & team
"El mundo es tuyo con Meliá"
Continuar en Meliá es una oportunidad para aprender, crecer y seguir construyendo tu carrera dentro de un equipo global. Aquí puedes asumir nuevos retos y acceder a experiencias en distintos destinos, sin dejar de formar parte de nuestra familia.
¿Te animas a dar el siguiente paso en tu trayectoria con nosotros?
Additional information
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",
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