Second Kitchen Manager – Occidental Jandia Mar

About the role

Barceló is looking for a motivated Second Kitchen Manager to support the Head of Kitchen at the Occidental Jandia Mar resort. You will help drive service quality, control costs and contribute to revenue growth in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities

• Assist and substitute the Head of Kitchen in managing daily kitchen operations.
• Implement the sales plan and generate department revenue through promotional actions.
• Organise and coordinate all kitchen services, ensuring smooth workflow.
• Control costs by managing resources efficiently.
• Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team, fostering skill development.
• Monitor and maintain service quality to meet guest expectations.

Required profile

• Higher Vocational Training in Kitchen Management or Hospitality, or a degree in Tourism.
• Formal HACCP (APPCC) training.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar kitchen‑management role.
• High level of English is desirable.
• Basic knowledge of office software and kitchen equipment.

Required skills

• HACCP certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar office software
• Knowledge of kitchen machinery, products and utensils

What we offer

• Flexible, collaborative and responsible work environment.
• Opportunity to grow within a leading international hotel group.