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Restaurant Manager

Location St. Julians, Malta

Location: Malta (Hard Rock Hotel)
Company: db Group Malta – Hospitality & Leisure Division
Headline: Drive exceptional dining service in a resort environment with a top Maltese hospitality group


db Group Malta, with its celebrated heritage growing from a family-run business into a major hospitality and leisure force in Malta, is now recruiting a Restaurant Manager for its upcoming Hard Rock Hotel property. With “Excellence” as its guiding mission, the group offers a platform to thrive in an energised and guest-centric environment.

In this role you will oversee front-of-house operations, champion guest satisfaction, manage restaurant team performance, and uphold brand standards that reflect the prestige of both db Group and Hard Rock. If you combine strong leadership with passion for hospitality, this is your opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage daily restaurant operations including reservation systems, guest service, seating, and staff deployment.

  • Lead and train front-of-house team (hosts, wait staff, bartenders) to deliver high-quality service aligned with the brand.

  • Ensure guest satisfaction and promptly resolve any issues or complaints.

  • Collaborate with kitchen leadership to coordinate seamless service and menu launches.

  • Monitor and drive revenue, profitability, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

  • Uphold brand standards and compliance with hygiene, licensing, and health & safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience as Restaurant Manager or Assistant Manager in a high-volume resort, hotel or upscale F&B operation.

  • Strong leadership skills, guest-service orientation, and ability to motivate and develop teams.

  • Excellent communication in English; additional Balkan language skills advantageous.

  • Flexible to work shifts including evenings and weekends; readiness to relocate to Malta

 

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.


FAQ.

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.