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Sous Chef
The Xara Collection in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Sous Chef to join their team on a full-time basis.
Overview:
Join the esteemed team at Rosami Restaurant, our One Michelin Star establishment, as we seek a talented Sous Chef to become part of the Xara family. This role offers the opportunity to work at our new historic venue, a beautifully restored 19th-century palazzo, located in the popular Balluta area. This is a unique chance to join the Xara Collection and be part of an exciting new chapter in our culinary journey.
Your Missions:
You will assist the Head Chef in the menu creation and updating the existing menu items and assist in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen including orders, inventory and copliance with health and safety regulations.
As a Sous Chef, you will be required to oversee our Kitchen and to ensure all food preparation and presentation are of the highest quality and comply with the restaurant's standards.
You will have a true desire towards producing authentic and beautifully presented dishes that will amaze our guests and will also be involved in controlling food waste by monitoring potion sizes and presentation..
You will train and mentor and the kitchen members of the team and provide guidance and feedback to the new Chefs whilst keeping on developing the current team. You will also interact with guests and will be the driver for maintaining a positive dining experience for all guests.
About you…
- As our ideal candidate, you have a passion for hospitality and a strong background in a fine dining environment with a minimum of 4 years of experience in working in a fine dining environment
- Strong knowledge of HACCP standards and qualifications in food preparation, culinary arts or equivalent
- Commitment to teamwork and excellent communicational skills
- Ability to work under pressure and leadership abilities in the absence of the Head Chef to supervise the Kitchen brigade
- Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and practices
- You have a full awareness of all menu items, their recipes, methods of production and presentation standards and have a strong commitment to excellence.
Sound tempting? If you identify yourself in this profile, then this might be the opportunity you were waiting for! Are you as unique as we are?
The Xara Collection:
Forming part of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux, The Xara Palace is a unique Boutique Hotel hidden away in the heart of the Medieval fortified City, of Mdina, and is a definition of Architectural Style and Culture. Perched on centuries-old bastions, and surrounded by stunning baroque architecture, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux is a truly unique establishment offering unparalleled views of the beautiful Maltese countryside, full of charm and character, with its luxurious accommodation and award-winning haute cuisine, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux incorporated their exclusive, Michelin Star restaurant, the de Mondion, into the bastion walls – with breathtaking views of the island. It also operates a causal restaurant, Trattoria AD 1530 in the Piazza, in the front of the hotel, offering casual dining in a picturesque setting as well as the Xara Lodge, the only purpose-built multi-functional venue of its kind on the Maltese Islands. Whether our guests are after a honeymoon, a wedding, a cultural stay, or simply an exclusive getaway, The Xara Palace has it all. Our promise to our guests centres on impeccable attention to detail – from the décor to the serene, unhurried pace of life at The Xara Palace Hotel or any of our venues, through every facet of our service – all setting the scene for nothing less than an exquisitely unforgettable experience in Malta.
