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Are you passionate about culinary excellence and thrive in a fast-paced, event-driven kitchen? Xara Catering, part of the distinguished Xara Collection, is looking for a talented Chef de Partie to join our dynamic team, specializing in catering for high-end functions, weddings, and large-scale events. As Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for running a designated section in the kitchen, ensuring quality, consistency, and efficiency during event preparations and execution. You will work closely with senior chefs to deliver exceptional dishes that uphold the standards of the Xara brand. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and execute daily preparations for your assigned kitchen section • Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene • Work efficiently to support large-scale functions and high-volume service • Collaborate with the Sous Chef and Executive Chef to develop event menus • Train and guide Commis Chefs and junior team members • Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations Requirements: • Previous experience as Chef de Partie in a professional kitchen, preferably in catering or banqueting • Culinary qualification or equivalent professional training • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Ability to work calmly under pressure and handle high volumes • Excellent teamwork and communication skills • Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays About Us The Xara Collection: Forming part of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux, The Xara Palace is a unique Boutique Hotel hidden away in the heart of the Medieval fortified City, of Mdina, and is a definition of Architectural Style and Culture. Perched on centuries-old bastions, and surrounded by stunning baroque architecture, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux is a truly unique establishment offering unparalleled views of the beautiful Maltese countryside, full of charm and character, with its luxurious accommodation and award-winning haute cuisine, The Xara Palace Relais & Châteaux incorporated their exclusive, Michelin Star restaurant, the de Mondion, into the bastion walls – with breathtaking views of the island. It also operates a causal restaurant, Trattoria AD 1530 in the Piazza, in the front of the hotel, offering casual dining in a picturesque setting as well as the Xara Lodge, the only purpose-built multi-functional venue of its kind on the Maltese Islands. Whether our guests are after a honeymoon, a wedding, a cultural stay, or simply an exclusive getaway, The Xara Palace has it all. Our promise to our guests centres on impeccable attention to detail – from the décor to the serene, unhurried pace of life at The Xara Palace Hotel or any of our venues, through every facet of our service – all setting the scene for nothing less than an exquisitely unforgettable experience in Malta. Full Time Job Type Intermediate (1-3 years) Experience Level Hospitality & Leisure Category Hotels, Restaurants & Catering Industry

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