Assistant Restaurant Manager (Blue Elephant Restaurant)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the leadership team at Blue Elephant, Hilton Malta’s award-winning Thai restaurant, as Assistant Restaurant Manager.

We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and commercially minded hospitality professional who takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences, developing talented people and delivering exceptional restaurant performance.

Working closely with the Restaurant Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the guest experience, inspiring the team and driving the continued success of the restaurant.

Your role will include:

• Lead and develop an outstanding team – attract, recruit, train and motivate people who take pride in delivering exceptional service.
• Elevate the guest experience – introduce creative ideas and improvements that enhance service standards and create memorable dining experiences.
• Drive commercial performance – build a proactive selling culture, maximise revenue opportunities and encourage the team to take ownership of results.
• Manage costs effectively – control payroll and operating expenses while maintaining the service standards expected of an award-winning restaurant.
• Champion quality and consistency – uphold Hilton brand standards, restaurant procedures and operational excellence in every aspect of the operation.
• Create opportunities for growth – work with the Marketing team to develop initiatives that strengthen the restaurant’s profile, attract new guests and encourage repeat visits.
• Build strong kitchen partnerships – collaborate closely with the culinary team on menu development, guest feedback and the continuous improvement of the dining experience.
• Contribute to wider Food & Drink success – work collaboratively across Hilton Malta, sharing ideas and supporting the overall performance of the department.

What we are looking for:

You will have a minimum of four years’ experience in Food & Drink leadership, with a strong understanding of restaurant operations and the confidence to lead a team in a demanding, guest-focused environment. Experience with Thai cuisine and a genuine appreciation of Thai culinary traditions would be an advantage

You will also bring:

• Strong commercial awareness and sound business judgement.
• A genuine passion for restaurant service and guest satisfaction.
• The ability to coach, develop and motivate a diverse team.
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A hands-on approach, high personal standards and the ability to lead by example.
• A collaborative mindset and a clear commitment to continuous improvement.

Your next step in hospitality leadership:

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to an established restaurant, work alongside a committed leadership team and further develop your career within Hilton Malta.

If you have the ambition to develop people, deliver exceptional guest experiences and make a measurable difference to restaurant performance, we would welcome your application.

Having been awarded the 'Great Place to Work' certification, join the team you can trust to develop your career. Interested candidates should send their CV and covering letter by email to, [email protected]. All applications will be acknowledged and treated in strict confidence.