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Ayudante de camarero/a
Role summary
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The waiter/waitress assistant supports the restaurant and bar team by preparing tables, serving food and drinks, clearing and resetting tables, assisting with buffet service, and maintaining cleanliness in guest areas. Candidates are expected to have a customer-focused attitude, good personal presentation, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. Previous hospitality experience is useful but may not be essential. Availability for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is normally required. Basic Spanish is important, while English and other languages are valuable in an international resort. The role also requires following food-safety, service, and company standards.
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.
Working in the Canary Islands
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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, the group operates hotels and resorts across Europe, the Americas, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa through brands including Meliá, Paradisus, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE, Sol, and Zel. Its properties range from urban business hotels to all-inclusive beach resorts. Meliá places strong emphasis on guest experience, sustainability, professional development, and multicultural teamwork. The company employs people across accommodation, food and beverage, housekeeping, wellness, engineering, sales, and corporate functions. Meliá Jardines del Teide is a resort in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, serving leisure travellers and international visitors. Working there typically involves a fast-paced resort environment, shift work, and regular interaction with guests from different countries.