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EXECUTIVE CHEF

€50,000.00 - €50,000.00 year (annually)

  • FULL TIME
  • IL-BELT VALLETTA, MALTA
  • SHIFT
  • 26 November 2026
  • Ref: 458583

The successful candidate will initially be required to relocate to Thailand for six months to immerse themselves in our culinary philosophy and operational standards before assuming leadership over our new restaurant operations in Malta.

Oversee all culinary operations, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency. Develop innovative menus that align with Iniala’s luxury brand and appeal to an international clientele. Lead, mentor, and train kitchen teams to enhance skills and maintain a culture of excellence. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation regulations in all kitchen operations. Manage kitchen budgets, control costs, and oversee procurement of high-quality ingredients. Work closely with restaurant managers, specialty chefs, and other departments to enhance the overall dining experience. Foster strong relationships with local and international suppliers to source the best ingredients. Adapt and refine recipes based on seasonal availability and guest feedback. Stays abreast of industry trends and continuously integrates new techniques and ingredients to keep our culinary offerings fresh and exciting. Carries out other job-related duties as required.

  • Profiles

    If multiple Education and Language Profiles are defined, please note that you must fit at least one of them, but not necessarily all.

    PROFILE 1

    • Language
      Reading
      Speaking
      Understanding
      Writing
    • ENGLISH

    Subjects:

    Subject Level Grade
    EXECUTIVE KNOWLEDGEABLE N.A.
    CHEF COMPETENT N.A.
  • Competencies

    • Create menus according to medical subscription or individual need. Inform kitchen staff
    • Check compliance with work procedures and rules for hygiene and food safety
    • Prepare dishes for service (presentation, composition, finish...)
    • Maintain and clean work station and kitchen utensils
    • Dose and mix ingredients
    • Package and label preparations and products (production and use-by dates). Store them in cold store, pantry...
    • Draw up plan of the kitchen staff required according to anticipated business and progress of preparations
    • Prepare work surface and kitchen utensils. Switch on appliances (ovens, hot-plates...)
    • Prepare meat and fish (clean, cut, bind up, wrap...)
    • Prepare pastries, confectionery and chocolate goods
    • Supervise preparation of dishes. Do or check garnish or presentation of plates or dishes
    • Coordinate team activities
    • Draw up menus. Set prices for dishes
    • Plan production based on orders, stock and season
    • Receive and check goods. Store goods in cold-storage room or pantry
    • Hire staff and teach them organisation guidelines
    • Select suppliers and service providers. Negotiate terms of contract. Check provided services or products
    • Manage stock; record shortages; place orders
    • Think up dishes based on seasonal ingredients, available budget...
    • Package pastries, confectionery or chocolate goods. Place products on window, shelves or counter
    • Prepare food: Chocolate
    • Prepare food: Confectionery
    • Prepare food: Ice-cream, sorbet
    • Prepare food: Cakes
    • Prepare food: Cater dishes (pizzas, quiches, sandwiches...)
    • Prepare food: Bakery goods (white bread, baguettes, special bread...)
    • Train employees in professional practices
    • Check freshness and preparation of foodstuffs. Take samples for hygiene service
    • Follow-up kitchen's budget (revenue, ratio, margin...)
    • Draw up menus. Create or adapt recipes (composition, new flavours...)
    • Draw up recipes (ingredients, quantity, price...)
    • Knead and prepare pastry dough (cover base, decorate...)
    • Prepare dry or fresh fruits (cut, peel, rinse...)
    • Prepare dishes: African
    • Prepare dishes: other world specialities
    • Prepare dishes: Chinese
    • Prepare dishes: Creole
    • Prepare dishes: Spanish
    • Prepare dishes: European
    • Prepare dishes: Indian
    • Prepare dishes: Italian
    • Prepare dishes: Japanese
    • Preparing dishes: North American
    • Prepare dishes: Eastern
    • Prepare dishes: South American
    • Supervise preparation and production of dishes. Check application of food safety regulations
    • Prepare dishes: traditional dishes
    • Prepare dishes: vegetarian dishes
    • Prepare dishes: fish and shellfish
    • Prepare dishes: local or regional specialities
    • Prepare dishes: Lebanese
    • Prepare dishes: Thai
    • Prepare dishes: Vietnamese
  • Past Experience

    • Occupation
      Experience(months)
    • EXECUTIVE CHEF
      12
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