Restaurant Head Chef

Paradise Bay Hotel & Resort is looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary operations of our beachfront à la carte restaurant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a creative chef with a strong background in seafood cuisine, modern à la carte dining, and high-quality food presentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, creating innovative menus, maintaining exceptional food standards, and delivering outstanding guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and motivate the entire kitchen brigade to ensure high-quality à la carte service.
• Develop and update seasonal menus and specials, ensuring creativity, consistency, and brand alignment.
• Oversee all food preparation, cooking, and plating, maintaining accuracy and refined presentation.
• Manage food cost, portion control, stock rotation, and wastage.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure the availability of high-quality ingredients.
• Conduct regular staff training to reinforce standards and develop team skills. 
• Supervise the orders’ flow and coordinate with service staff to ensure efficient à la carte delivery.
• Maintain strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP requirements.
• Conduct performance evaluations, support staff development, and address disciplinary issues when required.
• Prepare staff rosters, ensuring adequate coverage for all service periods in line with operational needs.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3–5 years' experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality à la carte restaurant.
• Excellent knowledge of seafood preparation, fish butchery, shellfish, and modern seafood cooking techniques.
• Strong experience in menu development, food costing, and kitchen management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining the highest culinary standards.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, indefinite employment.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity to lead the kitchen of one of Malta's premier beachfront dining venues.
• Professional and supportive working environment.

🚨 Immediate Start Required

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Candidates who are immediately available or able to commence work at short notice will be given priority.