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Jefe/a de partida
Role summary
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The Jefe/a de Partida, or Chef de Partie, leads a designated kitchen section and ensures food is prepared to Melia Hotels International’s quality, hygiene and presentation standards. Requirements usually include professional culinary training, previous experience in a hotel or high-volume kitchen, knowledge of food safety, reliable organisation and the ability to work under pressure. Spanish is generally useful, while additional languages can be an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to supervise section preparation, coordinate with other kitchen teams, control stock and wastage, follow recipes and HACCP procedures, and support junior colleagues. Flexibility for shifts, weekends and busy seasonal periods is essential.
Can I work in the Canary Islands?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Local-first test (hotel jobs are not on the shortage list), or a seasonal permit that comes with employer housing.
Official source: Spanish Ministry of Inclusion: residence and work permit for employees. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Canary Islands
Usual for the Canary Islands, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not usually; severe housing shortage |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals customary |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | Small pooled tips |
| Contract | More often year-round |
| Leave | 30 days; pay in 14 instalments |
| Income tax | About 15% to 20% in all |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Melia Hotels International
Melia Hotels International is one of Spain’s best-known hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca, the group operates hotels and resorts across Spain and numerous destinations worldwide, with brands including Meliá, Paradisus, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá. Its properties range from city hotels to large beach and luxury resorts. Melia places strong emphasis on guest experience, responsible tourism, service quality and professional development. The Paradisus Gran Canaria resort offers an upscale holiday environment focused on leisure, gastronomy and personalised service. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may benefit from training, staff rates, career mobility and other hotel-specific benefits. Conditions vary according to the property, contract, collective agreement and season.