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Restaurant Chef
Role summary
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The Restaurant Chef is responsible for overseeing kitchen operations at Paradisus Gran Canaria, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, hygiene and guest satisfaction. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in restaurant or hotel kitchens, knowledge of food safety standards, menu preparation and cost control, and the ability to lead and motivate a brigade. Spanish is useful, while English and other languages are advantageous in an international resort. The successful candidate is expected to work creatively, efficiently and calmly under pressure, maintain high standards, coordinate with service and hotel management, control stock and waste, and support a welcoming luxury-resort dining experience. Flexibility for shifts, weekends and public holidays 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.
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About Melia Hotels International
Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s leading hotel groups and a major global hospitality company, operating hotels and resorts across Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia. Founded in Mallorca, the group manages several brands, including Meliá Hotels & Resorts, Paradisus, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá. Its properties range from urban business hotels to luxury beach resorts and all-inclusive destinations. Meliá places strong emphasis on guest service, food and beverage quality, sustainability, employee development and memorable experiences. Paradisus Gran Canaria is positioned as an upscale resort in the Canary Islands, offering several restaurants, leisure facilities and personalized hospitality. Employees can expect an international working environment, structured hotel procedures and opportunities to develop within a large, established hospitality organization.