Kitchen Team (recruiting from Malta and abroad)

Birkirkara, Malta Island
€14,000-34,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Job Description :Our Client, Malta’s leading hospitality and leisure group, is strengthening its Kitchen Team across its portfolio of hotels and leisure properties.Working within a fast-paced, multi-venue hospitality environment, successful candidates will play a key role in delivering consistent food quality, operational efficiency, and excellent guest experiences across restaurants, hotels, and leisure venues.This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-structured culinary operation that values craftsmanship, teamwork, food safety, and long-term career progression within Malta’s hospitality sector.Active RolesWe are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Steward

Chief Steward

Demi Chef De Partie

Chef De Partie

Senior Chef De Partie

Junior Sous Chef

Sous Chef

Head Chef

Applicants may apply for a specific role or be considered for alternative positions based on experience, skills, and operational needs.Key ResponsibilitiesDepending on the assigned role, responsibilities may include:

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety within kitchen and back-of-house areas

Assisting in food preparation, cooking, and plating according to established recipes and standards

Supervising and coordinating kitchen sections or stewarding teams, where applicable

Ensuring correct storage, labelling, and rotation of food items in line with HACCP standards

Supporting senior kitchen leadership in daily operations, service execution, and team supervision

Managing workload efficiently during busy service periods

Ensuring kitchen equipment, tools, and workstations are properly maintained

Contributing to menu execution, consistency, and quality control (for senior roles)

Training and mentoring junior team members, where applicable

Working closely with front-of-house and other departments to ensure smooth service delivery

Requirements

Previous experience in a professional kitchen or stewarding environment (level dependent on role)

A genuine passion for food, cleanliness, and hospitality service

A strong understanding of kitchen hygiene, food safety, and operational discipline

The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude

Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays

A good working knowledge of English

Experience within hotels, high-volume restaurants, or catering operations in Malta will be considered a strong advantage.Licenses & QualificationsThe following will be considered an asset, depending on the role:

Food Handling Certificate (as per Maltese regulations)

HACCP training or certification

Culinary qualifications or professional kitchen training

Experience working within HACCP-compliant kitchens

Leadership or supervisory training (for senior positions)

Please be advised that this offer is for a position based in Malta. The successful candidate will be responsible for covering all associated relocation costs, including but not limited to airfare, accommodation, and living expenses.BenefitsBenefits & PerksWe offer a competitive and supportive employment package, including:

Attractive salary packages aligned with experience and role seniority

Structured training and development, including technical upskilling

Opportunities for internal progression within a large hospitality group

Employee discounts across hotels, restaurants, and leisure outlets

Stable employment within an established and growing organization

Paid leave entitlement and all statutory benefits

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