Pical Resort 5* - Chef - Harry’s Piccolo

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WHY PICAL RESORT 5*  

We invite you to join us in creating and shaping new standards in tourism and hospitality at the new Pical Resort 5*, Valamar Collection.
This brand-new resort, opening in early 2026, is located just a few minutes from the historic center of Poreč.
Pical Resort 5* is the most significant project in Croatian tourism and will offer high-quality, year-round tourism with a wide variety of amenities tailored to different types of vacations. It aims to elevate the quality of tourism in Poreč, Istria, and Croatia as a whole.
The resort will feature 514 premium accommodation units, 3,000 m² of indoor and outdoor pools, a choice of 11 restaurants and 10 bars, a wellness center, beautifully arranged beaches and beach clubs, and many other exceptional facilities.
Pical Resort 5* will offer a wealth of amenities for families and children — from fully equipped playrooms to specialized services and unique entertainment programs for all ages, including PlayLand, the largest play and learning center in the region, spanning over 1,200 m².
There will also be a wide range of active holiday options – a cycling center with bike rentals and pump tracks, a tennis center, various water sports and a swimming school, cycling and jogging trails, multifunctional sports courts, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.
The resort will also include one of the best congress centers in Croatia, with a multifunctional hall accommodating up to 1,200 participants.
Pical Resort 5* offers a different kind of job in tourism, opening both year-round and seasonal high-value positions with numerous benefits, and presents an excellent opportunity for building a career in tourism.

WHAT DO WE OFFER  

• Monthly salary during peak season: €1,800 to €2,700
  
• Choice of employment type: year-round or seasonal contract
  
• Accommodation in Valamar House with provided hot meals
  
• Option to join the "Krov nad glavom" program – up to €500 monthly subsidy for rental (employee-chosen or arranged by Valamar)
  
• Additional annual rewards:
  €1,000 – 13th salary and Christmas bonus
  €400 bonus for employees residing in the destination
  Holiday allowance, child gift, Valfresco gift voucher
  
• Opportunity for personal and career development within the company
  
• Trainings to meet the highest service standards
  
• 24/7 access to educational materials
  
• Family & Friends discounts on accommodation in Valamar hotels and campsites (from Dubrovnik to Istria), as well as skiing in Austria
  
• 30% discount on food and beverages in Valamar restaurants and bars
  
• Discount on purchases in the Valfresco webshop (ready-made meals and general groceries)
  
• Discounts with over 300 partners (sports activities and excursions, wellness, online stores, opticians, hairdressers, airline tickets, transportation, banking benefits, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma (secondary education)
  
• One year of experience in tourism in the same or similar jobs is desirable
  
• Kindness, and guest-oriented approach
  
• Knowledge of a foreign language is preferred (English, German, Italian, etc.)
  
• High level of personal grooming and professionalism

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing dishes according to the high standards of the hotel
• Following recipes and presentation standards
• Ensuring consistency in taste, texture, and presentation of dishes
• Preparing various types of cuisine (e.g., international, Mediterranean, fusion, etc.)
• Strict adherence to HACCP standards
• Maintaining cleanliness of work surfaces, equipment, and kitchen
• Inspecting the quality of incoming ingredients
• Proper storage of ingredients and monitoring expiration dates
• Coordinating with assistant cooks, waiters, and the head chef
• Cost optimization and minimizing waste
• Efficient performance during large events (banquets, conferences, events, etc.)