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Restaurant Chef
Role summary
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The Restaurant Chef is responsible for leading kitchen operations at Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora in Tenerife. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, proven experience in a hotel or high-quality restaurant, strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene standards, menu execution and kitchen cost control. The successful candidate should be confident supervising culinary teams, organizing shifts, maintaining consistent quality and presentation, managing stock and minimizing waste. Meliá will expect creativity, attention to detail, leadership, calm decision-making during busy services and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Spanish and English are valuable, while experience in luxury hospitality, international cuisine and HACCP procedures would be advantageous.
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 largest hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca, it operates hotels and resorts across Spain and numerous destinations worldwide under brands including Gran Meliá, Meliá, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá. The company is known for full-service resorts, luxury properties, city hotels and a strong focus on guest experience. Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora is a luxury resort on Tenerife’s west coast, offering restaurants, bars, pools, wellness facilities and extensive leisure services. Working for Meliá generally involves a structured hotel environment, teamwork across departments, high service standards and opportunities for professional development. Culinary employees may work with international guests and varied menus while following the group’s operational, quality, safety and sustainability procedures.