Head Chef
Location
St. Julians, Malta
Location
St. Julians, Malta Location: Malta (Hard Rock Hotel)
Company: db Group Malta – Hospitality & Leisure Division
Headline: Join the culinary leadership team of a leading Maltese hotel group!
Are you a visionary culinary professional ready to lead a high-profile kitchen in a dynamic resort environment? db Group Malta, Malta’s foremost hospitality player and a partner of the Hard Rock Hotel brand, is seeking a Head Chef to set the tone for excellent dining experiences at our upcoming destination. With a track record of growth from family-run roots into a multi-brand hospitality & leisure group committed to “Excellence”, db Group offers a top-tier platform for your culinary artistry.
As Head Chef you will lead all kitchen operations, design menus aligned with the Hard Rock ethos, manage food cost and presentation standards, ensure compliance with health & safety, mentor kitchen staff, and work closely with hotel leadership to deliver an exceptional guest experience. You will champion creativity, consistency and operational excellence in a vibrant resort setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement menus in line with the Hard Rock brand and the resort’s target audience.
Oversee kitchen operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory, cost control and quality assurance.
Maintain high standards of food hygiene, safety and sanitation in compliance with Maltese regulations.
Lead, train and motivate kitchen team to deliver consistent excellence and creativity.
Collaborate with hotel management and food & beverage leadership to ensure seamless guest service.
Monitor food cost, waste and vendor relationships to optimise profitability.
Qualifications & Experience:
Proven experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in resort/hospitality environment (5+ years preferred).
Strong track record in menu design, kitchen leadership and cost control.
Knowledge of international cuisine and resort dining concepts; ability to adapt to brand-focused environment.
Fluent English; any additional language (especially Balkan languages) is an asset.
Willingness to relocate to Malta and work in a multi-cultural team.
Interested candidates from the Balkans are invited to send their CV in English (with a clear indication of the position applied for: Head Chef / Restaurant Manager / Bar Manager) to [email protected] or via register button in this page. Please include a cover letter outlining your suitability and relocation readiness to Malta.
About db Group Malta
db Group has evolved from a family-run business into Malta’s foremost corporate player in the tourism, hospitality & leisure sector. The company holds a diversified portfolio of hospitality brands and is committed to excellence as the cornerstone of its operations. The upcoming Hard Rock Hotel partnership underscores its ambition and provides an exciting environment for hospitality professionals seeking career advancement in an international setting.
Employment with db Group Malta is offered on a definite 1-year contract, renewable by mutual agreement. The salary is based on a 40-hour working week, in line with Maltese legislation.
You will also receive Vacation Leave and Government Bonus as per Maltese law. Additional performance bonuses and incentives may be awarded based on TripAdvisor guest reviews.
Other key benefits include:
Meals provided during shifts
Transport provided at the end of evening shifts
Company Discount Card
Basic Health Insurance after 1 year of service
Probation period: 4 or 6 months, depending on position
Two days off per week, subject to operational demands (may vary during peak season)
Overtime is paid according to Maltese employment law.
At the moment, db Group is not in a position to provide accommodation directly.
However, our HR team will gladly assist with recommendations and connect you with trusted housing contacts to help you secure a suitable place to live before your arrival.
Many of our employees find shared apartments or private rooms close to our resort locations with our guidance.
For non-EU citizens (Third Country Nationals – TCNs), a work permit (Single Permit) is required to work legally in Malta.
Candidates are responsible for covering the work visa and permit costs as part of their relocation process.
Additionally, TCNs must purchase specific insurance required for the work permit, which costs €194.
For EU citizens or individuals who do not require a work permit, db Group provides basic insurance coverage immediately upon employment.
Our HR team will guide you step-by-step through the visa application process and documentation once you receive your job offer.
db Group is Malta’s leading hospitality and leisure group, known for its high standards of excellence, international partnerships (including Hard Rock Hotel Malta), and commitment to staff development.
You will be part of a diverse, multicultural team, working in a professional and dynamic resort environment where performance is rewarded and growth opportunities are encouraged.
Many employees choose to renew their contracts and continue growing within db Group’s hospitality network in Malta’s thriving tourism sector.
