Head Chef

**_“The world is yours with Meliá”_**

Continuing at Meliá means advancing on a journey without borders, seizing the unlimited growth and development opportunities that our global family offers you. It's knowing that the world is yours and that your chances to work in various countries are within your reach, all while still being part of our great family.

It is experiencing one of the most exciting journeys of your life, a journey where personal and professional growth will accompany you at every step.

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

**MISSION**: Responsible for the implementation of centralised kitchen procedures, ensuring compliance with company standards, adapting operations to the hotel team, maintaining product and service quality levels and complying with HACCP requirements (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and company sustainability commitment.

**Strategy**:

- Provide feedback and propose improvements to the F&B partner and OC F&B.
- Implement F&B standards and operating manuals as per brand guidelines.
- Ensure compliance with centralized kitchen procedures, HACCP, and sustainability goals.
- Coordinate and supervise the standard beverage and service offerings.
- Manage F&B P&L, track budget compliance, and propose corrective actions when necessary.
- Collaborate on the hotel's 3-year plan and execute action plans.

**Budget / KPIs**:

- Ensure compliance with F&B budget guidelines and track financial performance.
- Provide budget-related information for the hotel and stay informed about any deviations.
- Promote corrective actions within the department to meet economic objectives.

**Investments**:

- Analyze hotel needs and collaborate with the Executive Chef on the Annual Investment Plan.
- Prepare the investment budget, focusing on new equipment to maintain quality and productivity

The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing suppliers, executing marketing campaigns, ensuring food safety compliance, driving sustainability efforts, and fostering a positive work environment. The Head Chef will also handle HR responsibilities, from recruitment to training, and contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for our guests.
- Manage kitchen operations and supplier relationships.
- Implement marketing campaigns and promotions as directed.
- Lead the recruitment, training, and development of kitchen staff.
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and sustainability initiatives.
- Foster a positive and productive team culture, promoting wellness and social media engagement.
- Handle customer complaints and ensure an excellent customer experience.
- Ensure adherence to health, safety, and PPE standards in the kitchen.

**Education and Training**:

- University degree and/or higher in Tourism; Culinary/Gastronomy training is a plus.
- Ongoing training to stay current with culinary trends.

**Languages**:

- Proficiency in the local language (Italian) and advanced English.

**Specific Knowledge**:

- Expertise in food handling, hygiene, and safety.
- Familiarity with kitchen economic management and analysis tools.
- Knowledge of current culinary trends and gastronomic innovations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant tools.
- Strong understanding of hotel operations and services.
- Focused on achieving economic goals and results.
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
- Experience in implementing company projects and new gastronomic concepts.

**Experience**:

- Minimum 3 years in a similar role at a 4 or 5-star hotel

**At Meliá we are all VIP**

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

Our warmth, proximity 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 big family where we have people like you, **VIP** **People.
- 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 t