Chef de Partie-SolTropikal Durres

“The world is yours with Meliá” 

Joining Meliá is to embark on a journey without borders because the possibilities of growing and training here are endless. It is knowing that the world is yours and that you can work in many countries. And all with the feeling that you are part of a big family. 

It means knowing that you have started one of the most exciting journeys of your life, a journey in which inspiration will always accompany you. Do you dare to be the owner of your professional career in an inspiring world? 😉🌟

Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP 

You will enjoy My MeliáRewards which is the exclusive loyalty programme for our employees with exclusive benefits and advantages. 

In addition, enjoy the My MeliáBenefits programme: with flexible remuneration, exclusive discounts on a variety of products and services, active and healthy lifestyles, and charitable initiatives. Be as proud to belong to Meliá as we are of you 😉 

 Mission of the position:Ensures that food service is carried out successfully and in line with the quality standards defined by the Hotel. Responsible for the quality, preparation and presentation of food produced in the assigned kitchen. Responsible for the efficiency of employees in their team and the cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness of the areas under their responsibility.

What will you have to do:

• Ensures staff carry out preparations in line with the procedures and presentation defined in the quality standards, recipes and photographs, supervising the control of portions and that waste is minimised both in the hot kitchen and in the cold kitchen. Constantly supervises the efficiency and productivity of each and every one of the employees in their area while also ensuring the correct use of products and work equipment and monitoring its correct functioning.
• Ensures that all services provided to the consumption area are performed smoothly and that specifications are met in terms of garnish, cooking times, etc...
•  Ensures that all safety, cleanliness and hygiene standards are met in all aspects of the operation and that the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and order are maintained in the storage areas, cold stores, refrigerators, etc... as well as in all areas under their responsibility.
• Ensures that safety and hygiene regulations are understood and applied correctly in the performance of duties, minimising risks and the number of accidents caused by unsafe practices.
• Prepares product orders for the consumption area based on the forecast number of covers and submits them to their immediate superior for approval.
•  Maintains close communication with their immediate superior to coordinate interactions of their area with other kitchen areas, the consumption area and other departments in the Hotel.
•  Ensures that all refrigerated products are in good condition, using the least recent ones and saving the newer ones for later use. Constantly verifies that the refrigerators and cold stores are kept at the appropriate temperature.

 What are we looking for:

• University degree and/or higher qualification in Tourism; Gastronomy/Culinary/Cooking training; training in Food Handling.
• Local language (albanian language) and advanced English.
• Knowledge of food handling, hygiene and food safety.
• Own culinary knowledge.
•  Proficient in Office package and tools related to the position.
• Knowledge of hotel operations.
•  Teamwork, passion for service and customer oriented.
• Team spirit.
• Proactivity.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar position in 4 and 5* hotels.
• Candidates is required to be albanian resident.

At Meliá we are all VIP 🌟

Great professionals who make everyday life easier and exceptional. From the junior to the most senior, all of them have unique and important qualities that make working at Meliá an opportunity for constant growth and a passport to create your future wherever you want.  

Our warmth, proximity and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience, full of emotional moments and always with the feeling that you belong to a big family where we have people like you, VIP People. 

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 are critical to our success as a global company. 

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