Seasonal Chef de Rang

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and guest-focused Seasonal Chefs de Rang to join our dynamic team at IHG Hotels & Resorts Malta, with a minimum commitment of three months, including June, July and August.

The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences while ensuring efficient and professional service within their assigned restaurant sections.

As a Chef de Rang, you will play a key role in maintaining high service standards, coordinating daily operations within your section and supporting junior team members to ensure seamless service delivery.

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate strong hospitality skills, attention to detail, excellent communication and a genuine passion for creating memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced, international hotel environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Guest Service Excellence: Provide attentive, personalised and professional service, ensuring guests receive a memorable dining experience in accordance with hotel standards.
• Section Management: Take responsibility for an assigned restaurant section, ensuring smooth service operations, efficient table management and consistent service quality.
• Food & Beverage Service: Take accurate orders, serve food and beverages professionally and ensure that all service procedures and presentation standards are consistently followed.
• Guest Engagement: Welcome guests, anticipate their needs, provide menu recommendations and respond promptly and professionally to requests.
• Team Coordination: Guide and support F&B Servers and junior team members within the assigned section, ensuring effective communication and teamwork throughout service.
• Restaurant Preparation: Oversee the preparation and setup of the assigned section, including table settings, service stations and equipment, ensuring readiness before each service period.
• Product Knowledge: Maintain comprehensive knowledge of menus, ingredients, allergens, beverages, daily specials and promotions to provide accurate information and recommendations.
• Upselling & Revenue Generation: Identify opportunities to recommend additional food and beverage items, contributing to guest satisfaction and departmental revenue targets.
• Operational Efficiency: Coordinate effectively with kitchen, bar and other Food & Beverage team members to ensure timely service and efficient restaurant operations.
• Guest Feedback & Complaint Handling: Handle guest requests and concerns professionally, resolving minor issues promptly and escalating more complex matters to management when necessary.
• Billing & Payment Handling: Ensure accurate preparation of guest bills and processing of payments in accordance with established procedures.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety, personal hygiene and workplace safety in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Brand Standards & Compliance: Ensure consistent adherence to hotel service standards, operational procedures and company policies.
• Flexibility & Operational Support: Support operations across different Food & Beverage outlets, including restaurants, bars, banqueting and special events, according to business needs.

The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned according to operational and business requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef de Rang, Senior Waiter/Waitress or in a similar Food & Beverage service position, preferably within a hotel or high-volume restaurant environment.
• A valid Food Handling Certificate.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of additional languages will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage service procedures, restaurant operations and guest service standards.
• Ability to manage an assigned restaurant section independently while maintaining high service standards.
• Ability to guide and support junior team members and work effectively within a multicultural team.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to remain professional under pressure.
• A well-groomed, professional appearance and a positive, guest-focused attitude.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Availability for the full seasonal employment period.

What We Offer

At IHG Hotels & Resorts Malta, we value our team members and aim to provide a supportive and welcoming working environment.

As part of our seasonal employment package, we offer:

• Complimentary Staff Meals: Lunch or dinner provided during working shifts.
• Evening Shift Transportation: Transport provided for employees working evening shifts, in accordance with company arrangements.
• Uniform & Laundry Service: Company uniform provided, including complimentary uniform laundry service.
• Flight Ticket Contribution: Reimbursement of flight ticket expenses of up to €200, subject to company policy and applicable conditions.
• International Working Environment: The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a globally recognised hospitality company.
• Professional Development: The opportunity to develop hospitality skills and gain practical experience while working alongside experienced professionals.

True Hospitality at IHG

We genuinely care about people, and we show this by delivering our promise of True Hospitality every single day. It is what connects every colleague across all IHG® hotels.

Each IHG® hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in its own unique way, guided by our core service skills:

• True Attitude: Being caring, striving to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests and team members.
• True Confidence: Possessing the knowledge and skills to perform your role effectively, giving guests peace of mind that they can rely on you.
• True Listening: Focusing intently on what guests are saying, picking up on subtle cues, and understanding their individual needs.
• True Responsiveness: Providing guests with what they need in a timely, helpful and caring manner.

There is so much more to this job than can be captured on paper — it is about creating exceptional experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

Join our team and become part of an international hospitality environment where professionalism, teamwork and exceptional guest experiences are at the heart of everything we do.