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Alumno/a en prácticas Departamento de F&B
Role summary
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This is a practical training placement within the Food & Beverage department at Meliá Jardines del Teide in Costa Adeje, Tenerife. The trainee is expected to support restaurant, bar, buffet or room-service operations, assist guests courteously, help maintain service standards, and work effectively as part of an international team. Typical requirements include current enrolment in hospitality, tourism or a related programme, an internship agreement with an educational institution, a professional attitude, flexibility for shifts, and a willingness to learn. Spanish and basic English are generally valuable, while additional languages are an advantage. Candidates should be well presented, customer-focused, reliable and comfortable working in a busy hotel environment.
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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Working in the Canary Islands
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About Melia Hotels International
Meliá Hotels International is one of Spain’s leading hotel groups and a major international hospitality company. Founded in Mallorca, the group operates hotels and resorts across Spain and numerous destinations in Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia. Its portfolio includes brands such as Meliá, Gran Meliá, ME by Meliá, INNSiDE and Sol by Meliá, covering luxury, lifestyle, leisure and business travel. Meliá places strong emphasis on guest experience, service quality, sustainability and employee development. Meliá Jardines del Teide is a resort in Costa Adeje, Tenerife, serving mainly leisure visitors and offering experience in accommodation, food and beverage, entertainment and resort operations. An internship there can provide practical exposure to international hotel standards and the daily running of a large hospitality property.