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Hard Rock Cafe: Operations Manager

On-site in Vila-Seca·Added 2 months ago (last checked 7 Oct)

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Vila-Seca
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Education
Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Education:

Required:

• Training in Hospitality, Catering, or related disciplines (Vocational Training/Higher Vocational Training or equivalent).

• Basic knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.

• Functional English level (B1).

Experience:

Required:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in catering or hospitality, with at least 1 year in supervisory or shift responsibility roles.

• Leadership and team management skills in high-volume and fast-paced environments.

• Clear customer orientation, proactivity, and incident resolution skills.

• Availability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays according to the resort calendar.

Nice to have

Valuable:

• Other languages will be valued due to the international profile of PortAventura World visitors.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent seasonal contract.

Joining as a Floor Supervisor at the Hard Rock Cafe in PortAventura World, with continuous training and professional development opportunities within the resort.

We offer you the possibility to grow and develop professionally in a leading company in the tourism sector, with 3 parks, 10 hotels, and a convention center. A project committed from a social, environmental, and good governance standpoint. Therefore, we promote health, benefits, and training programs for our team and have a firm commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The role

The mission of the Floor Supervisor is to manage the daily operations of the assigned unit within the Hard Rock Cafe at PortAventura World, guaranteeing the correct development of service, compliance with quality standards, and an exceptional customer experience, acting as the team's point of reference during the shift and the direct link with the establishment's management.

What you'll do

Within the main functions, we highlight:

• Supervising the opening and closing of the unit, ensuring that all operational processes are executed according to Hard Rock and PortAventura World standards.

• Coordinating and supporting the floor and bar team during the shift, distributing tasks, resolving incidents, and guaranteeing the pace of service.

• Ensuring compliance with customer service protocols, intervening in any situation that may compromise the visitor's experience.

• Controlling the correct use of materials, tableware, and unit inventory, reporting deviations or needs to the area manager.

• Applying and enforcing hygiene, food safety (HACCP) and risk prevention regulations in their area of responsibility.

• Participating in the training and onboarding of new hires, transmitting the establishment's service values and operating procedures.

• Detecting opportunities for operational improvement and informing management with concrete proposals aimed at efficiency and quality.

About PortAventura World

PortAventura World is a leading entertainment and resort destination in Southern Europe, operating a portfolio of theme parks, hotels, and a convention center in the Costa Daurada region of Spain. The company manages several distinct attractions, including PortAventura Park, Ferrari Land, and Caribe Aquatic Park, alongside multiple themed hotels, making it one of the largest resort complexes in Europe. As part of the global entertainment and hospitality industry, it attracts millions of visitors annually and employs a significant workforce across its operations.

For international professionals, PortAventura World offers a dynamic work environment in a major Spanish tourism hub. The company's Spain presence is its core, with its headquarters and main operations located in Vila-seca, near Salou and Tarragona. The work culture is rooted in the hospitality and entertainment sector, and the company hires internationally for roles in engineering, operations, and guest services, making it a relevant employer for those looking to build a career in Spain's tourism industry.

Industry
Theme Park
Founded
1995
Employees
1,000–5,000
Headquarters
Vila-seca, Spain
In Spain
Vila-seca, Salou

Good to know if you are moving

  • The company is headquartered in Spain, so no international relocation is needed for a role at the main resort.
  • Spanish language skills are highly beneficial for most guest-facing and operational roles.
  • The resort is located in a coastal area, offering a lifestyle that combines tourism and hospitality work.
  • The company operates year-round, with peak seasons during summer and holidays.
  • Roles span hospitality, operations, and entertainment, offering a variety of career paths.
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