Head Chef – Lead Kitchen Team

About the role

Bastions View Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at MUŻA Restaurant in the heart of Valletta. The role involves full responsibility for daily kitchen operations, ensuring high culinary standards while supporting the restaurant’s commercial goals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen brigade.
• Manage daily kitchen operations, service standards and high‑volume events.
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control.
• Develop and implement menus aligned with the brand.
• Control food costs, waste, stock levels and labour productivity.
• Oversee ordering, stock management and HACCP compliance.
• Collaborate closely with Front‑of‑House and Group Management.
• Identify performance gaps and drive continuous improvement.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or equivalent senior kitchen leadership role.
• Strong understanding of food cost, labour control and kitchen profitability.
• Excellent leadership, people‑management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to stay composed and lead effectively during busy services.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to contribute ideas and improvements.

Required skills

• Food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Food costing and waste control.
• Menu development and implementation.
• Portion control and presentation standards.