WAITER ASSISTANT (ayudante de camarero)

Role summary

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The Waiter Assistant supports the restaurant and bar service team by preparing tables, carrying food and drinks, clearing and resetting tables, assisting waiters, and maintaining clean, organised service areas. Candidates are generally expected to have a customer-focused attitude, teamwork skills, good personal presentation, and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. Previous hospitality experience is helpful but may not always be essential. Basic Spanish is normally useful, while English or other languages can be an advantage in an international resort. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, along with a positive attitude and willingness to follow hygiene and safety procedures, is expected.

About the employer

Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s leading hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca, the group operates hotels and resorts across Spain and numerous destinations worldwide under brands including Meliá, Paradisus, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá. Its properties range from urban hotels to large beach resorts, offering opportunities in food and beverage, rooms, guest services, events, wellness and management. Meliá promotes service quality, international career development, sustainability and employee training. The company employs people from many backgrounds, making language skills and a professional, guest-focused approach valuable. The role is based at Meliá Costa Atlantis in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, a resort property serving leisure travellers and international visitors.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Mallorca, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Ibiza and Menorca, offer strong employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, transport, healthcare and seasonal services. Tenerife has a year-round tourism economy, while some smaller or resort-focused islands experience greater seasonal demand. Island culture combines Spanish traditions with local festivals, seafood, outdoor living and a relaxed social atmosphere. Lifestyle benefits include mild weather, beaches, hiking and water sports, although housing can be expensive in popular tourist areas and transport may be more limited outside cities. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work without a visa but must register appropriately. Non-EU applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work and residence permit before starting employment. Relocating workers should arrange accommodation, a Spanish tax number, social security registration and healthcare coverage.