The Food & Beverage Director leads all restaurant, bar, banquet, room-service and related guest dining operations at Paradisus Gran Canaria. Requirements typically include substantial experience in senior hotel food-and-beverage management, strong knowledge of luxury or upscale resort operations, budgeting, forecasting, cost control, food safety and quality standards. Fluency in Spanish and English is highly valuable, while additional languages are an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to lead and develop teams, improve guest satisfaction, manage suppliers and profitability, coordinate with other hotel departments, and deliver consistent service aligned with Melia standards. Excellent leadership, communication, commercial awareness, organization and problem-solving skills are essential.
Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s largest hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca, the group operates hotels and resorts across Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia under brands including Meliá, Paradisus, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá. Its portfolio covers luxury, upscale, leisure and urban accommodation. Paradisus Gran Canaria is positioned as an upscale all-inclusive resort focused on wellness, nature, food and personalized guest experiences. Meliá places strong emphasis on service quality, sustainability, digital transformation, employee development and responsible tourism. A Food & Beverage Director joining the company would work in a multicultural environment, collaborating with hotel leadership and operational teams to support commercial performance while maintaining high standards for guests, colleagues, safety and brand presentation.
Spain’s Canary Islands, including Gran Canaria, offer opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, retail, transport, healthcare and digital services. Gran Canaria has a diverse economy and year-round tourism, with particularly strong demand for experienced hospitality managers. Life combines mild weather, beaches, volcanic landscapes, outdoor activities and a relaxed social culture. Las Palmas provides urban amenities, international communities and cultural events, while resort areas are more tourism-focused. Spanish is important for daily life and many management roles, although English and other languages are valuable in hospitality. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work in Spain with standard registration requirements. Non-EU nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work authorization and visa before starting employment. Relocating workers should budget for housing deposits, transport, healthcare registration and administrative paperwork. Salaries may be lower than in northern Europe, but climate, lifestyle and access to outdoor activities are major advantages.
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