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**MISSION:** Responsible for both the efficiency of the team under supervision and the quality, preparation, and presentation of food produced at the new Sumendi Restaurant, located within the Meliá Bilbao Hotel. Oversees all aspects of the process while contributing initiative in creativity, composition, seasoning, and plating to ensure guest satisfaction and earn their recognition and preference.
**Requirements**
* University or higher education degree in Tourism; training in Gastronomy/Culinary Arts; additional training on current trends in the field is highly valued.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in gastronomic restaurants.
* Experience implementing new gastronomic concepts will be valued.
* Knowledge of food handling, hygiene and food safety, familiarity with economic management and analytical tools used in kitchens, up-to-date knowledge of culinary trends and gastronomic innovation.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and position-related tools; knowledge of hotel operations across various service types.
* Results- and objective-oriented mindset aligned with company-defined economic goals; proactive pursuit of excellence; strong planning and organizational skills; leadership and high-level communication abilities; prior experience managing teams, implementing pilots, and executing company-wide projects and strategies.
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Outstanding professionals who make everyday operations easier and exceptional. From newcomers to long-standing veterans, all of them possess unique and valuable qualities that make working at Meliá a constant opportunity for growth and a passport to shaping your future wherever you choose.
Our warmth, closeness, and passion for what we do make working at Meliá an unforgettable experience — filled with emotional moments and always accompanied by the feeling of belonging to a great family, one that includes people like you: **VIPs**.
*At Meliá Hotels International, we champion* ***equal opportunities*** *for* ***women and men*** *in the workplace, supported by leadership commitment and principles embedded in our Human Resources policies. Furthermore, we prioritize disseminating throughout our entire workforce a corporate culture committed to effective equality and raising awareness about the need for joint, global action.*
*We advance our commitment to* ***equality and diversity***, *by preventing any form of discrimination — especially that based on disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that* ***diversity and inclusion among our employees are fundamental to our success as a global company***.
*Additionally, we advocate for the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible human team. In this regard, our motto is “****Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present****.” Thanks to all our colleagues, we make it possible.*
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