Pizzaiolo - Talent Day Melia Durres

“The world is yours with Meliá” 

Continuing you journey at Meliá is an opportunity to learn, grow and keep building your career within a global team. Here you can take on new challenges and access experiences and access experiences in different destinations, while remaining part of our family.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career with us?

REMEMBER: Before applying, you must inform your direct supervisor and/or Hotel Director, and your HR manager of your interest in participating in the internal selection process. Your line manager will not have the authority to authorize or halt your application, but must be properly informed.

About Hotel Meliá Durrës
Hotel Meliá Durrës is a premium beachfront resort offering exceptional hospitality, elegant dining concepts, and Mediterranean culinary experiences. With a focus on quality, service excellence, and authenticity, the hotel delivers unforgettable gastronomic moments inspired by both local and international traditions.

Mission

To prepare high‑quality pizzas and related Italian dishes following authentic techniques and established recipes. The Pizzaiolo ensures consistency, speed, and cleanliness while contributing to an exceptional dining experience for all guests.

What will you have to do?

• Prepare, stretch, and bake pizza dough using traditional and modern techniques.
• Produce pizzas according to recipes, portion standards, and presentation guidelines.
• Manage the pizza oven (wood‑fired or electric), ensuring proper temperature and cooking times.
• Prepare ingredients such as sauces, toppings, and garnishes daily, ensuring freshness and quality.
• Ensure the workstation, equipment, and tools are clean, sanitized, and well‑organized.
• Monitor inventory of pizza ingredients and report shortages or needs to the Chef.
• Follow hygiene, safety, and food‑handling procedures according to hotel and HACCP standards.
• Support kitchen colleagues during service to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Collaborate with the Chef on menu improvements, new recipes, and seasonal offerings.

What we are looking for?

• Previous experience as a Pizzaiolo in a hotel or restaurant environment (required).
• Strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, and baking techniques.
• Ability to work with wood‑fired and/or electric pizza ovens.
• Good understanding of Italian cuisine and pizza‑related products.
• Excellent time management and ability to work efficiently during peak hours.
• Attention to detail, creativity, and passion for high‑quality cooking.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Proficiency in English is an advantage; 
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

At Meliá we are all VIP

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of dicrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.

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