Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) is a leading multinational lifestyle hospitality group, with a wide portfolio encompassing Hotels & Resorts, Restaurants, Beach Clubs, Nightclubs, Fitness Centers, and more.
SHG operates over 81 venues in 25 countries with a commitment to delivering authentic and diverse hospitality experiences that bring people together all around the world.
We are looking for a visionary and experienced Executive Chef for METT Barcelona Hotel (Carretera de Vallvidrera al Tibidabo 83–93), to lead and elevate the hotel's entire gastronomic proposition across its distinctive F&B venues.
Set above the city with breathtaking panoramic views, METT Barcelona offers a refined yet relaxed lifestyle experience where gastronomy plays a central role, blending Mediterranean essence, local authenticity, and contemporary flair.
The Executive Chef will oversee and drive the culinary direction of all F&B outlets within the hotel, including:
* Albarada Restaurant a contemporary Mediterranean dining concept rooted in local Catalan identity, focusing on seasonal ingredients and refined execution.
* 1925 Vermutería a vibrant tapas concept celebrating Catalan vermouth culture and locally sourced products.
* Florida Lounge by Lladró an elegant all-day lounge offering light fare in a sophisticated social setting.
* Pool Club a lifestyle-driven outlet combining relaxed dining with panoramic views and a luxury leisure atmosphere.
* Breakfast, in-room dining, and banqueting/events operations.
Main Responsibilities
* Lead the culinary vision, strategy, and execution across all F&B outlets, ensuring a cohesive and elevated gastronomic identity.
* Further develop and position Albarada as a benchmark Mediterranean/Catalan dining experience.
* Curate menus that celebrate seasonality, local sourcing, and Mediterranean heritage, with a modern and innovative approach.
* Oversee daily kitchen operations across multiple outlets, ensuring consistency and excellence.
* Recruit, train, and inspire high-performing culinary teams.
* Maintain the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
* Manage food costs, supplier relationships, and inventory efficiently.
* Collaborate closely with F&B, marketing, and hotel leadership to create memorable guest experiences aligned with the METT lifestyle brand.
* Support the development of unique concepts, activations, and seasonal offerings (e.G., brunches, events, pool experiences).
Qualifications
* Proven experience as Executive Chef or Head Chef in high-end hotels or standalone restaurants.
* Strong expertise in Mediterranean and Catalan cuisine, with the ability to reinterpret tradition in a contemporary way.
* Experience managing multi-outlet operations (essential).
* Demonstrated leadership, team development, and organizational skills.
* Strong financial acumen and cost control experience.
* High standards in quality, creativity, and operational excellence.
* Fluent Spanish and strong command of English.
Benefits
* Competitive salary package.
* Discounts across Sunset Hospitality venues worldwide.
* Career growth opportunities within a dynamic international group
If you are a passionate culinary leader ready to shape one of Barcelona's most unique gastronomic destinations, we would love to hear from you.
Learn more: https://www.Metthotelsandresorts.Com/barcelona/es/ https://www.Sunsethospitality.Com/