Cook

Job Description

The Cook prepares and presents dishes according to hotel recipes, quality standards, and food-safety procedures. Typical requirements include previous experience in a professional kitchen, knowledge of basic cooking techniques, safe food handling, cleanliness, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Culinary training is helpful, while Spanish or English communication skills may be expected. The successful candidate should be reliable, organized, flexible with shifts, and comfortable working as part of a multicultural kitchen team. Responsibilities may include preparing ingredients, maintaining the workstation, checking stock, following portion controls, supporting senior chefs, and ensuring consistent presentation. A positive attitude, attention to detail, and willingness to work weekends and public holidays are important.

Company Info

Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is an internationally recognized luxury property in Elciego, in Spain’s Rioja wine region. The hotel is famous for its striking Frank Gehry-designed architecture, elegant guest rooms, fine dining, and strong connection with local wine and gastronomy. As part of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, it combines distinctive local character with high international standards in service, accommodation, food and beverage, and guest experience. The hotel attracts leisure travelers, wine enthusiasts, event guests, and luxury tourism visitors from around the world. Employees work in a refined hospitality environment where attention to detail, professionalism, teamwork, and personalized service are highly valued. Culinary staff can gain experience with premium ingredients, regional Spanish cuisine, and upscale hotel operations.

Destination Guide

Spain’s islands, including the Balearic and Canary Islands, offer regular opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, catering, housekeeping, and tourism, especially during the busy summer season. Mallorca, Ibiza, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria have the broadest hospitality markets, while smaller islands generally offer a quieter lifestyle and fewer year-round jobs. Island culture is relaxed and social, with strong seafood, local-food, music, and outdoor traditions. Living costs can be high in popular resort areas, particularly for accommodation. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work with relatively simple registration requirements. Non-EU applicants generally need a job offer and employer-supported work authorization before relocating. Candidates should confirm accommodation, contract length, transport, healthcare, and seasonal arrangements before accepting a position. Spanish is useful, although English and other languages are commonly valued in tourism.