Jefe/a de cocina - Hotel Barceló Valladolid

Overview

Barceló Group is a family-owned company founded in 1931 by Simón Barceló in Mallorca (Spain). Our expansion to major destinations and our growth strategy position us as a leading hotel group. Barceló Hotel Group operates 270 urban and resort hotels with 4 and 5 stars, totaling over 60,000 rooms in 24 countries. Hotels are marketed under four brands: Royal Hideaway Luxury Hotels & Resorts, Barceló Hotels & Resorts, Occidental Hotels & Resorts, and Allegro Hotels. We are committed to guest satisfaction, team well-being, and sustainable improvement.

Join our team and be part of our story.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and coordinate the work of the staff under supervision.
• Supervise and control cleaning and maintenance of utensils, and the correct use of machinery and materials.
• Contribute to the instruction and development of the staff under supervision.
• Control costs, stock, orders, and purchasing.
• Prepare all-inclusive and à la carte menus.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operational processes.
• Ensure the preparation, quality, and presentation of the buffet according to company standards.
• Maintain hygiene and food handling regulatory compliance.
• Adapt to new technologies applied to the kitchen.

Qualifications

• Education: Higher Vocational Training in Kitchen Management (Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior en Dirección de Cocina).
• Experience: at least 2 years as a kitchen head/jefe/a de cocina.
• Languages: high level of English.
• Desirable: knowledge of Office (user level), Spanish and international cuisines.
• Skills: strong verbal and written communication, leadership and experience managing large teams, flexibility, dynamism, motivation, planning and organizational ability, problem solving and decision making.

Benefits

• Opportunities to work in a flexible, collaborative, and responsible environment with supportive colleagues.
• Geographical mobility to work in different countries and areas within Barceló Hotel Group.
• Clear career plans across various company areas and access to development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programs tailored to your role; access to Barceló Campus e-learning for personal development.
• Participation in Barceló Responsible, our Corporate Responsibility initiative focused on social, economic, and environmental development.
• Additional advantages and benefits, including:
• Exclusive discounts on hotels and travel for you, family, and friends.
• Health insurance with favorable conditions for Barceló employees.
• Ongoing discounts with leisure-related companies.
• Special offers with product and service companies.
• Exclusive agreements with training and business schools.