Restaurant Manager

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Seasonal Job – March to October

Job Summary: To strategically lead and oversee the Restaurant Department, ensuring operational excellence, financial performance, team development and a high‑level guest experience in line with Melià standards.

What will I be doing?

As Restaurant Manager , you will be responsible for leading and optimizing restaurant operations, driving profitability, quality standards and team engagement across the outlets under your supervision.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Operational leadership: Identifying needs and opportunities within the department and proposing improvements to the F&B Partner; ensuring proper execution of restaurant service standards and correct use of OS&E according to each outlet’s concept.
• Wine & product management: Overseeing maintenance, supply and inventory control of wine cellars; supporting menu positioning and leading upselling strategies together with F&B Managers.
• Performance & KPI management: Participating in operational meetings, analysing KPIs and implementing action plans to improve results.
• Guest experience excellence: Ensuring implementation of Brand standards and Sensory Architecture; managing guest incidents in coordination with the Guest Experience Department; driving Voice of the Customer objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Sustainability: Promoting local gastronomy and seasonal products; encouraging responsible consumption and cooperating at initiatives to reduce food waste.

What are we looking for?

• Higher education or university degree in Tourism, Hospitality or similar.
• Training in oenology/viticulture is considered a strong asset.
• At least 1–2 years’ experience in a similar leadership role within the hospitality sector.
• Advanced English.
• Experience with MICROS and POS systems.
• Advanced command of Office 365.
• Solid understanding of hotel and restaurant operations.
• Leadership skills, strategic vision and strong communication abilities.
• Creativity, innovation and strong service orientation.
• Results-driven and solution-focused mindset.

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 discrimination, 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 all our collaborators, we make it possible.

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