Executive Chef

**Executive Chef - ME SITGES**

**_“Whatever story you choose, you are the star”_**

At **Meliá Hotels International**, you have the power to create your future. For us, the most important thing is your talent: We share the passion that makes you put your heart into everything you do, day after day. We are by your side to help you go beyond your limits, to celebrate every victory with you. Because together, we are the stars of our own stories.

**ME by Meliá** is a collection of hotels in which culture, lifestyle and The ME People community come together to create an inimitable personality. Each hotel is connected to the destination, becoming the social epicenter of the city and attracting the best of the local cultural scene. Music, art, design, fashion and gastronomy make up the ME scene to provide visitors with an experience beyond accommodation. If you radiate energy and have a personal style that captivates others, if you like to follow the latest trends and live for the moment; if you love music, culture and new technologiesThen you connect with the **ME by Meliá** brand.

**Job Summary**: Your will be of responsible for implementing the decentralised F&B strategy and defining attributes and products for their hotel, creating innovative and competitive culinary product. To oversee all aspects of the kitchen operations; including menu planning, food costs, payroll cost, goods receiving, hygiene and sanitation recruitment, retention and development of kitchen employees. We are looking for goal-oriented people, organized with medium, long-term business vision in a hotel in constant evolution.

**What will I be doing?**
- Lead and manage the production division of the kitchen
- Collaborates with the Director of F&B on the annual budget, management functions, and strategy of the F&B department to meet daily operational needs.
- Overall responsibility for all operational components of the kitchen division to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
- Collaborates with the F&B Director in the development and implementation of the annual F&B business plan and mid-term strategies, as well as the establishment of key performance goals and plans to ensure that the hotel meets its business objectives and drive sustainable and profitable growth.
- The Executive Chef is fully responsible for the execution of food costs according to the monthly budget.
- Actively participates in the strategic marketing approach to ensure restaurant and bar exposure, including developing and implementing the department's annual and monthly promotional calendar.
- Conduct hygiene audits at kitchen outlets to ensure cleanliness and hygiene levels are in line with local laws and brand standards. Ensures that a high level of food safety management and precautions regarding hotel food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP) are adhered to in the department
- He works with the senior culinary team and is responsible for the team developing new menus and product development supported by detailed analysis and accurate costing, based on region and season.

**What are we looking for?**
- Minimum 3 years experience in a similar position is required.
- Diploma in Tourism or similar. Postgraduate studies or master's degree in A&B Management will be a plus.
- Fluency in English and Spanish, a third language will be an asset.
- Orientation to results and to the economic objectives set by the company.
- Experience in team management, leadership, customer orientation, as well as planning and organisational skills.

**What will it be like to work for Meliá Hotels International?**

**Meliá Hotels International** is unique among the 20 largest international hotel groups in having an origin in leisure and the ideal size to combine exceptional hospitality with management that is efficient and close to its stakeholders. All of this, along with our Spanish warmth and passion, makes us distinct and different.

At **Meliá Hotels International** you are the protagonist. The combination of your talent and your passion with our desire to grow by your side has no limits. Together, we will step forward with the strength of a great company. Together, we’ll turn the future into an amazing story.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, religion, age or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company._