Chef de Rang (Waiter/Waitress)

Iniala Management Ltd in Malta is seeking to recruit a Chef de Rang to join the dynamic team at their Michelin-star ION Harbour restaurant on a full-time basis. ION Harbour is a fine dining restaurant situated on the rooftop of the prestigious boutique hotel, Iniala Harbour House, with stunning views across Malta’s beautiful harbour overlooking the 3 cities. Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, the person selected will be responsible for delivering an amazing food experience to our guests.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver fantastic produce and outstanding restaurant cleanliness.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and exceed guest expectations.
• Have a sound knowledge of our menu and services.
• Greet guests upon arrival.
• Be confident and capable with tableside food preparation.
• Engage with customers in a polite and friendly manner.
• Take customer’s orders, checking for any special dietary requirements and making the appropriate suggestions accordingly.
• Adhere to timing standards for products and services.
• Seek ways to consolidate service and increase table turns.
• Apply a positive suggestive sales approach to guide guests.
• Ensure guests are satisfied with their meals and process orders for additional orders if necessary.
• Remain calm and alert, especially during heavy restaurant activity.
• Seek ways to avoid waste and limit cost.
• Assist in the general upkeep and cleanliness of the restaurant and surrounding areas.
• Provide responsible service of alcoholic beverages.
• Follow all cash handling policies and procedures.
• Interact positively with customers by promoting the hotel’s facilities and services.
• Answer the restaurant telephone in a clear voice, and coordinate and document reservations.
• Ensure that breakage and loss of the restaurant’s equipment are kept to a minimum.
• Attend any necessary training courses (i.e., food handling and health and safety).
• Complete other duties as assigned by the Restaurant Manager or hotel senior management.

• Have previous experience working in a Michelin / fine dining restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage
• Be charismatic, professional and presentable.
• Confident in serving food and beverage.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Fluency in the English language.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Team player.
• Willing to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Complimentary staff meals.
• Training and development programmes.
• Generous staff discount at ION restaurant.
• Birthday stay and complimentary meal at the hotel.