Job Description

“The world is yours with Meliá”

Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.

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The Head Chef is responsible for leading all kitchen operations at ERRE & Urrechu, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality culinary standards aligned with brand expectations and luxury hospitality guidelines. This role oversees kitchen performance, team leadership, cost control, and full compliance with operational, safety, and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food execution aligned with brand ERRE & Urrechu standards.
• Good knowledge of Spanish cuisine, ingredients, culinary techniques and food culture is required; exclusive specialization in traditional Spanish cuisine is not required.
• Strong experience in successful lifestyle, contemporary or destination restaurants is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to create food concepts that are modern, attractive, commercially relevant and experience-driven.
• Plan workforce needs, shift allocation, and daily kitchen briefings.
• Supervise food preparation, presentation, portioning, and consistency.
• Train and guide the kitchen team to maintain discipline, hygiene, and efficiency.
• Control waste, kitchen productivity, and proper use of equipment.
• Ensure smooth coordination with other departments and timely service delivery.
• Conduct performance follow-ups and support team development plans.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and team engagement.
• Handle guest feedback and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Support audits and implement corrective actions when needed

Requirements

• 3–5+ years in senior kitchen leadership roles (Head Chef / Sous Chef level).
• Experience in hotel or high-end restaurant operations preferred.
• Degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Tourism, or a related field
• Good command of English.
• Additional language is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Spanish cuisine is required; exclusive specialization in traditional Spanish cuisine is not required.
• Familiar with POS systems, purchasing system, and MS Office

At Meliá we are all VIP

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.

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