Our client, a well-established and highly regarded Chinese restaurant located in St Paul’s Bay, Malta, is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef – Chinese Cuisine to lead its kitchen operations. The restaurant is known for offering authentic Chinese and Cantonese cuisine using high-quality ingredients in a refined yet welcoming setting. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen activities, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, and innovation while leading and developing the culinary team.

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Design, develop, and update menus in line with authentic Chinese cuisine and market trends.
• Supervise, train, and motivate the kitchen brigade.
• Ensure consistency in taste, portioning, and plating across all dishes.
• Manage kitchen inventory, stock control, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Control food costs and minimise waste while maintaining quality.
• Oversee kitchen scheduling and workflow to ensure smooth service.
• Collaborate with management to enhance the overall dining experience.

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef specialising in Chinese cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of Chinese and Cantonese cooking techniques and ingredients.
• Leadership experience managing a kitchen team in a high-volume restaurant.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards during service.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Passion for culinary excellence and innovation.
• Good communication skills in English (additional languages are an asset).
• What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to lead the kitchen of a well-established and reputable restaurant.
• Dynamic and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to bring creativity and innovation to the menu.
• If you are a talented chef with a passion for authentic Chinese cuisine and leadership, we would love to hear from you.

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to lead the kitchen of a well-established and reputable restaurant.
• Dynamic and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to bring creativity and innovation to the menu.
• If you are a talented chef with a passion for authentic Chinese cuisine and leadership, we would love to hear from you.

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Head Chef - Chinese Cuisine vacancy in Malta, Malta. Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your plumbing experience and your current location or EU nationality.