Kitchen Brigade (Sous Chef - Chef Tournant - Chef De Partie, Demi Chef De Partie, Dishwashers)

Barceló Fortina Malta is currently recruiting motivated and reliable kitchen professionals to strengthen its brigade. We are seeking individuals who are committed to quality, capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and available to start immediately. This is an opportunity to join a structured and professional kitchen within a well-established hotel operation.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Chef Tournant (Swing Chef / Roving Chef)

• Acts as a flexible support across all stations (sauces, meat, fish, pastry, etc.) to cover absent chefs or high-demand periods.
• Prepares and cooks dishes according to recipes and standards when needed.
• Assists the Chef de Partie in daily prep, plating, and execution.
• Maintains quality control, ensuring consistency in taste, portion, and presentation.
• Monitors stock and reports shortages or issues to sous chef or executive chef.
• Adheres to hygiene, safety, and sanitation standards in all stations.
• Continuously learns about different stations to enhance versatility.

Chef de Partie (Station Chef / Line Cook)

• Responsible for a specific station (e.g., grill, sauté, pastry, fish, vegetables).
• Prepares and cooks menu items in their station, maintaining quality and consistency.
• Manages the mise en place for their station, ensuring ingredients and tools are ready.
• Trains, supervises, and delegates tasks to commis chefs assigned to their station.
• Coordinates with other station chefs and the sous chef to maintain kitchen flow.
• Monitors portion control and minimizes food waste.
• Ensures station is clean, organized, and meets health regulations.

Demi Chef de Partie (Junior/Assistant Chef)

• Assists Chef de Partie in preparation, cooking, and plating of dishes.
• Performs basic food prep tasks: chopping, peeling, marinating, weighing ingredients.
• Maintains station cleanliness, washing utensils, and keeping supplies organized.
• Learns recipes, techniques, and kitchen procedures under supervision.
• Assists with inventory and stock rotation.
• Can be rotated across stations to gain experience and versatility.

Dishwasher / Kitchen Steward

• Cleans and sanitizes dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and equipment.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen floors, sinks, and work areas.
• Assists with basic food prep if needed (washing vegetables, peeling, etc.).
• Handles garbage disposal and recycling, ensuring compliance with hygiene rules.
• Reports any broken or damaged kitchen equipment.
• Supports the kitchen team during busy periods, ensuring continuous workflow.