Head Chef — St. Julian, Malta
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading hospitality group in Malta, seeking a talented and experienced Head Chef to lead a premium gastro pub concept in St Julian’s. This is a standout opportunity for a chef specialising in elevated English gastro pub cuisine, with a strong focus on refined comfort food, seasonal ingredients, and exceptional Sunday roast service. 🎯 The Role As Head Chef, you will take full ownership of the kitchen, driving both the creative and operational direction of a high-volume, quality-led gastro pub. From crafting modern British classics to delivering outstanding Sunday roasts, you will lead a high-performing brigade and ensure consistency, quality, and innovation across every service. 📋
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service at all times
- Design and execute seasonal menus focused on elevated British gastro pub cuisine
- Deliver exceptional Sunday roast offerings with attention to detail and consistency
- Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control
- Manage food cost, stock levels, and supplier relationships
- Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team to maintain high performance
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards
- Collaborate with senior management on concept development and menu evolution
- 💡 What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a premium gastro pub or restaurant
- Strong expertise in modern British / English cuisine and traditional techniques
- Demonstrated experience delivering high-quality Sunday roast service
- Experience working in Europe or currently based in Malta
- Strong leadership skills with a hands-on and structured approach
- Solid understanding of food costing, kitchen management, and operations
- Ability to perform consistently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- 🎁 What Is On Offer
- Leadership role within a high-profile hospitality project
- Full creative input on menu development and concept execution
- Opportunity to build and lead your own kitchen team
- Competitive salary package and long-term career growth
- 🔥 Ready to Redefine Modern Gastro Pub Dining?
- If you are passionate about British cuisine, thrive on quality and creativity, and want to lead a standout kitchen, this is your moment.
- 👉 Apply now and take the lead in shaping one of Malta’s most exciting dining concepts.
Requirements
- Relevant experience or suitability for the role.
What's on Offer
- Leadership role within a high-profile hospitality project
- Full creative input on menu development and concept execution
- Opportunity to build and lead your own kitchen team
- Competitive salary package and long-term career growth
- 🔥 Ready to Redefine Modern Gastro Pub Dining?
- If you are passionate about British cuisine, thrive on quality and creativity, and want to lead a standout kitchen, this is your moment.
- 👉 Apply now and take the lead in shaping one of Malta’s most exciting dining concepts.
About Outreach Recruitment
Outreach Recruitment Ltd is a Malta-based recruitment agency connecting employers with qualified local and international talent across hospitality, retail, finance, technology, healthcare, construction, engineering, maritime, and other industries.
How To Apply
If your background matches this Head Chef role, apply online today.
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