Head Chef

We're Hiring: Head ChefMalta | Food & BeverageRQT is currently recruiting an experienced Head Chef with a strong background in Latin American cuisine to lead kitchen operations and deliver an outstanding culinary experience.We are looking for a passionate and creative chef with excellent leadership skills, strong operational knowledge and the ability to develop menus while maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and kitchen efficiency.Key Responsibilities✔ Develop creative menus, incorporating authentic Latin American flavours and seasonal ingredients.✔ Oversee daily kitchen operations, food preparation, stock control and inventory management.✔ Lead, train and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a professional and collaborative environment.✔ Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and consistency.✔ Monitor food costs, labour expenses, budgets and wastage to maximise profitability.✔ Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality ingredients and competitive pricing.✔ Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and kitchen health and safety regulations.✔ Manage staff schedules, attendance records and kitchen administration.✔ Identify opportunities to improve kitchen processes, productivity and overall performance.About YouWe're looking for a motivated and experienced culinary professional who has:✔ Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality environment.✔ Strong culinary skills and demonstrable experience in Latin American cuisine.✔ Excellent leadership and team management abilities.✔ Strong knowledge of menu development, food costing, stock control and budget management.✔ Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to perform under pressure.✔ A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and kitchen health and safety standards.✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Drive and attendance tracking systems.✔ Excellent communication skills and a proactive, hands-on approach.What We Offer✨ The opportunity to lead and develop a professional kitchen team.✨ A dynamic and engaging hospitality environment.✨ Opportunities for professional development and career growth.✨ A competitive salary package.Interested in this opportunity?If you have the culinary expertise and leadership experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!Please send your CV via LinkedIn.#HeadChef #ChefJobs #LatinAmericanCuisine #HospitalityJobs #MaltaJobs #CulinaryCareers #KitchenManagement #FoodAndBeverage #Recruitment #RQT