Restaurant Supervisor

Job Description

The Restaurant Supervisor oversees daily restaurant operations, ensuring efficient service, guest satisfaction, food and beverage quality, and compliance with hotel standards. Requirements typically include previous experience in restaurant or hotel operations, team-supervision skills, good communication, and knowledge of service procedures. Fluency in Spanish and English is commonly expected, while additional languages are advantageous. The successful candidate should be organised, guest-focused, confident leading a team, and available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Responsibilities may include staff coordination, shift briefings, handling guest concerns, monitoring stock and cleanliness, supporting training, and working closely with the kitchen and other hotel departments.

Company Info

Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s leading hotel groups and an established international hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca, the group operates hotels and resorts across Spain and many global destinations, with brands covering luxury, leisure, business, and lifestyle travel. Its portfolio includes properties under names such as Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, Meliá Hotels & Resorts, INNSiDE, and Sol by Meliá. The company places strong emphasis on guest experience, service quality, sustainability, professional development, and multicultural teamwork. Meliá Palma Marina is located in Palma de Mallorca and serves leisure and business travellers, offering accommodation, dining, events, and resort-style facilities. Employees can expect a structured hotel environment with opportunities to develop careers across food and beverage and wider hospitality operations.

Destination Guide

Spain’s islands, particularly Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria, offer many opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, events, transport, and seasonal hospitality. Mallorca has a diverse economy and strong demand for experienced supervisors, chefs, receptionists, and service professionals, especially from spring to autumn. Island culture combines Spanish and local traditions, relaxed social life, outdoor activities, beaches, and excellent food. Lifestyle can be rewarding, although summer work is busy and accommodation costs may be high in popular areas. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work in Spain with registration and a social security number. Non-EU applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment. Relocating usually requires arranging housing, health coverage, a bank account, and tax and residency documentation. Spanish language skills are helpful, while English is widely used in tourism.