Location: Malta (Hard Rock Hotel)
Company: Hospitality & Leisure Division
Headline: Join the culinary leadership team of a leading Maltese hotel group!

Open positions (multiple vacancies):

• Chef de Partie
• Demi Chef de Partie
• Commis Chef
• Pastry Commis Chef

Are you a visionary culinary professional ready to lead a high-profile kitchen in a dynamic resort environment? Our client, Malta’s foremost hospitality player and a partner of the Hard Rock Hotel brand, is seeking a Chefs 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”, they offers a top-tier platform for your culinary artistry.

You will be part of a large, international kitchen team serving high-volume buffet and à la carte operations within 4* and 5* resort/restaurant environments. Depending on your level, you will either lead a section, support a senior chef, or build your skills as a junior chef.

• Chef de Partie – runs an assigned section (e.g. grill, pasta, buffet), organises mise en place, coordinates Demi/Commis chefs and ensures consistent quality and plating.
• Demi Chef de Partie – supports the Chef de Partie in daily operations, takes ownership of part of the service and assists in guiding junior team members.
• Commis Chef – handles prep and basic cooking tasks, follows recipes and instructions from senior chefs and keeps the station clean and organised.
• Pastry Commis Chef – works within the pastry team on desserts, cakes and baked goods, learning techniques and standards from experienced pastry chefs.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present dishes in line with db Group recipes and standards
• Maintain high levels of food quality, taste and presentation during busy services
• Follow HACCP and internal hygiene procedures; ensure a clean and safe workstation at all times
• Work closely with the team to ensure smooth service in buffet and restaurant operations
• For Chef / Demi Chef de Partie: organise the section, delegate tasks, support and coach junior chefs

What we are looking for

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen:
  • Chef de Partie – approx. 3+ years in a similar role
  • Demi Chef de Partie – approx. 2+ years at Demi / experienced Commis level
  • Commis / Pastry Commis – some experience in hotel or restaurant kitchens
• Experience in high-volume hospitality (resort, hotel or busy restaurant) is a strong advantage
• Basic to good level of English – this is the working language in the kitchen and hotel
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Strong awareness of food safety, hygiene and personal grooming
• Team spirit, reliability and a genuine desire to grow in your culinary career

You can expect:

• Full-time, stable positions within one of Malta’s most recognised hospitality brands
• Private health insurance (role-dependent) and access to internal wellbeing initiatives
• An employee discount card across group restaurants, outlets and partner brands (including Hard Rock, Starbucks and others)
• Structured onboarding, on-the-job training and clear opportunities to progress within db Group (resorts, restaurant brands and sister companies)
• A dynamic, international work environment in one of the Mediterranean’s most attractive destinations

(Exact package details, accommodation options and allowances will be discussed with shortlisted candidates, in line with the client’s policies.)

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. You may also mention your preferred section (grill, pasta, buffet, pastry, etc.) if you have one.

About our client:

The Group has been involved in hospitality for almost four decades.

Initially starting off as a guesthouse in 1984, operated by the Group’s founder Silvio Debono. Today, as the db group chairman, he sits at the helm of the largest hospitality operation in Malta.

Over the years, they forged strategic relationships with a range of global players in the hospitality and catering industry. Among them are the Accor Hotel Group, RIU Hotels & Resorts, Hard Rock Café International and Starbucks. In the process, the Group has accumulated vital business acumen and operational experience at global level.

Year-on-year, the Group continues to achieve several prestigious international awards, in hospitality and catering, positioning it at the forefront of the Maltese hospitality and leisure industry. This track record has enabled us to establish our very own unique brand, db Hotels + Resorts, driven by the fundamental principle of excellence in everything we do.

In due course, and prudently, the Group diversified its core operations, adding contract catering, healthcare, and property development to its existing market footprints.

Following four decades of significant growth and success in the Maltese islands, in 2022 the Group took the strategic decision to internationalise and further diversify its operations through international investments, opening its first family office in Mayfair, London to spearhead the move.