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Sous Chef

On-site in València·Added 5 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Meliá Hotels

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Work mode
On-site, València
Contract
Fixed-term
Education
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Passion for gastronomy and orientation toward excellence.
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Experience in similar positions within 4 and 5-star hotels.
  • Previous experience leading kitchen teams and coordinating catering services and events.
  • Food safety, HACCP, and good food handling practices.
  • Management of orders, stocks, and inventories.
  • Preparation of recipe costing and cost control.
  • Knowledge of current gastronomic trends.
  • Proficiency with computer tools and the Office environment.
  • Knowledge of kitchen operations in hotel establishments.

Nice to have

  • We value complementary training in Hotel Management, Tourism, or Catering.
  • Valuable experience in urban hotels with a high volume of activity.

Education & certifications

  • Higher Education in Cooking, Gastronomy, or related areas.

Pay & benefits

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.
  • Join Meliá Hotels International, a global company with real opportunities for professional development.
  • Replacement contract for maternity leave. Long-term contract.
  • Access to continuous training and talent development programs.
  • Exclusive benefits and discounts for company employees.

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.

As Sous Chef, you will be the person in charge of supporting the Head Chef in the integral management of the kitchen, guaranteeing compliance with Meliá's quality standards, operational excellence, and the satisfaction of our guests.

You will lead the team on a day-to-day basis, ensuring correct organization of services, compliance with food safety regulations, and the optimization of resources to achieve the department's objectives.

What you'll do

  • Support the Head Chef in the planning and supervision of all kitchen operations.
  • Guarantee the quality, presentation, and consistency of the dishes served in the different points of sale of the hotel.
  • Coordinate the kitchen team during services, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
  • Supervise order preparation, stock management, and cost control for the department.
  • Participate in the creation and updating of menus, cards, and gastronomic proposals.
  • Ensure compliance with hygiene, food safety, and HACCP standards.
  • Coordinate the operations of events, banquets, and special services.
  • Analyze operational results and propose continuous improvements in kitchen processes.
  • Collaborate in the selection, training, and development of talent within the team.
  • Ensure an excellent gastronomic experience for our guests, anticipating their needs and expectations.

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

INNSiDE by Meliá Valencia Oceanic is an urban lifestyle hotel located in one of the most dynamic areas of Valencia, next to the City of Arts and Sciences. We are part of Meliá Hotels International, a leading company in the hotel sector that bets on innovation, sustainability, and the creation of memorable experiences for our guests. Our concept combines gastronomy, creativity, design, and a different way of understanding hospitality. We are looking for people passionate about cooking who want to develop their career in a dynamic, collaborative, and excellence-oriented environment.

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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