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Kitchen Section Head

On-site in Arona·Added 2 days ago

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

Meliá Hotels

305 open roles

Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work on-site in Arona

    No relocation package mentioned.

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar position is required.

  • Specialized training in Cooking.

  • Intermediate level of English will be valued.

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

  • Experience in team management, leadership, customer orientation, as well as planning and organizational skills.

The role

Sol Tenerife, this hotel is located facing the sea, with incredible sunsets and a climate of eternal Canarian spring, along with its bright rooms and its three swimming pools, making it a top choice for the whole family. Located in the tourist center of Playa de Las Américas, very close to Playa de Troya.

Job mission: You will be responsible for the control and supervision of the station and/or service assigned to you under the direction of the Head Chef.

What you'll do

  1. Management of raw material and kitchen supply orders to the hotel's storeroom.

  2. Management of the conservation and storage of merchandise.

  3. Preparation of reports on the management of resources and processes of the assigned shift.

  4. Collaborate in the training of the staff under your supervision.

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 with Meliá means advancing on a borderless journey, taking advantage of the unlimited opportunities for growth and development that our global family offers you. It means knowing that the world is yours and that your opportunities to work in different countries are within your reach, all while remaining part of our large family.

It is embarking on one of the most passionate journeys of your life, a journey in which inspiration and personal and professional growth will accompany you every step of the way.

Are you ready to take the reins of your professional career and explore new inspiring opportunities within Meliá? 😉🌟

Additional information

At Meliá, we are all VIP 🌟

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the newest arrival to the most veteran, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá a constant opportunity for growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.

Our warmth, closeness, and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a large family in which we have people like you, VIP people.

At Meliá Hotels International, we promote equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in the Human Resources policies. We also value the dissemination of a corporate culture committed to effective equality among all employees, 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 are fundamental to our success as a global company.

In addition, we bet on the sustainable growth of our sector through a great socially responsible human team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present" Thanks to all the collaborators, we make it possible.

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