The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations at W Barcelona under a temporary replacement contract. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen teams, coordinating food preparation and service, maintaining quality and presentation standards, controlling costs and stock, and ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and Marriott procedures. Candidates should have professional culinary experience, ideally in a hotel or upscale restaurant, strong organizational and leadership skills, and the ability to work efficiently during busy services. Knowledge of HACCP, flexibility for shifts, weekends and holidays, and effective communication in Spanish and preferably English are expected. Culinary training and previous supervisory experience are valuable.
W Barcelona is a luxury lifestyle hotel operated under the W Hotels brand, part of Marriott International. Recognizable for its sail-shaped design on Barcelona’s seafront, the hotel combines contemporary accommodation, destination dining, nightlife, events and wellness experiences. W Hotels focuses on energetic service, modern design, music, fashion and locally connected guest experiences. Employees work in a multicultural environment serving international travelers, corporate guests and leisure visitors. Marriott International provides structured training, global career opportunities and employee benefits that may vary by location and contract. A Sous Chef at W Barcelona would join a high-volume hospitality operation where culinary creativity, consistency, food safety and team leadership are central to the guest experience.
Spain’s islands, including Mallorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Menorca, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura, offer strong employment opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, tourism, events, wellness and marine activities. Hospitality work is often seasonal, with the busiest periods from spring through autumn, although major resorts operate year-round. Island culture combines relaxed social life, local festivals, seafood, outdoor activities and strong regional traditions. Lifestyle benefits include beaches, warm weather and an active international community, while housing can be expensive and limited in popular destinations. EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can work without a visa but must complete registration requirements. Non-EU applicants generally need an employer-sponsored work permit before starting employment. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transport, healthcare registration and local tax arrangements.
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