Executive Chef

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF A FAST – GROWING ORGANISATION?

JOIN US AS AN EXECUTIVE CHEF AT LABTWENTYTWO.

ABOUT ODYSSEY

We are Odyssey Hotel Group, Europe’s most ambitious hotel operator and the team behind many famous global hospitality names. We partner with Marriott, IHG, and Accor to develop exceptional properties across various brands, from Holiday Express to Marriott's Autograph collection. Powered by over 700 employees and supported by Activum SG as our major shareholder, our purpose is to create wonderful stories through a passion for unique and locally inspired hotel design and attention to every detail. We achieve this through a culture of enabling and empowering our teams to be masters of the art of hospitality.

ODYSSEY CULTURE

You’ll be joining a fast-moving, ambitious and successful team that’s shaking up the industry we love. If you thrive on responsibility, share a passion for great service, and are a natural collaborator, we’ll be a good fit. We pride ourselves on with a collaborative mindset.

ABOUT LABTWENTYTWO

Close to Barcelona’s beautiful beaches in 22@district, the Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel LABTWENTYTWO is located. Inspired and enhanced by natural forms, sustainability, and the latest technological advances, LABTWENTYTWO embraces the future of hospitality. Eco-conscious forms the blueprint of LABTWENTYTWO. Being dedicated to the future means protecting it. Here, luxury is in harmony with our green ethos, making us the hotel of choice for the planet-conscious and the future-oriented.

With every space and guest touchpoint perfectly designed to spark creativity, LABTWENTYTWO is a melting pot for creative minds. It provides all the elements necessary for the brilliant innovations of tomorrow. With 185 state-of-the-art designed hotel rooms, a restaurant and rooftop bar, meeting rooms and co-working spaces, the perfect balance is created between work and pleasure.

THE POSITION

LabTwentyTwo is seeking a talented and passionate Executive Chef to join our dynamic team in the Hotels department. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest level of culinary excellence for our guests. We are looking for the Chef for a newly opened hotel in Barcelona in a leading company in the hotel sector. We have three restaurant outlets. We need someone who wants to start a new project, who is involved, has passion and leadership skills.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proven experience as a Exec Chef or similar role in a hotel or restaurant setting.
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating high-quality dishes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Valid food handling and safety certification.
• Physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods of time.

HOW YOU’LL DO IT

• With a passion for growing and motivating teams.
• By being an empathic connecting communicator.
• With a problem-solving attitude, because there is always a solution.
• Working closely together with the team and daring the team to get things done.
• With high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Being a jack of all trades: stepping in everywhere where it’s needed.
• By embracing sustainability and technology.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Proven experience as a Chef or similar role in a hotel or fine dining establishment.
• Minimum experience of 3-4 years in a similar position.
• Excellent knowledge of culinary techniques and practices.
• Ability to lead and manage a team of kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and a passion for creating exceptional culinary experiences.
• Valid food handling and safety certifications.
• Knowledge of catering in hotels.
• Experience in menu, menu and banquets.
• Fluent in the Spanish language.

WHY THIS ROLE AT ODYSSEY?

• A dynamic and enthusiastic team - a culture where great colleagues become true friends.
• A market-competitive salary.
• Fun parties, team events and lunches.
• Ample opportunity for growth.
• Attention to your personal development.
• Space for your ideas and creativity.
• Generous employee rate in thousands of hotels for you and your family.
• Be part of a huge growth story.

INTERESTED?

Please apply via this vacancy and our colleagues from the Talent team will contact you as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!