Casa Bonavita Ltd

Hidden in one of Malta's most romantic quarters, Casa Bonavita is an 18th-century architectural jewel, restored with a meticulous love of detail and an appreciation for the pleasures of Mediterranean arte di vivere. A house that invites one to linger and to look a little closer.

About

Sous Chef

The Sous Chef plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting consistent execution across preparation and service while helping to develop and maintain a disciplined, professional kitchen culture. The successful candidate must be comfortable taking responsibility for a service or kitchen operation independently when required and ensuring standards remain consistent regardless of who is present.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Maintain exceptional attention to detail across preparation, cooking, seasoning, presentation and service
Execute delicate and technically precise cooking consistently
Listen carefully to verbal instructions and ensure they are understood, remembered and correctly implemented
Work confidently and independently without requiring continuous direction
Take responsibility for kitchen operations and service when required
Lead the brigade calmly and effectively during preparation and service
Ensure recipes, techniques, portioning and presentation standards are followed consistently
Taste and assess food continuously, correcting seasoning, texture and execution where necessary
Organise mise en place and ensure the kitchen is fully prepared ahead of service
Supervise, guide and develop Junior Sous Chefs, Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs
Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and kitchen discipline
Support stock control, ordering, receiving deliveries and correct storage
Monitor stock rotation, fridge organisation and food quality
Minimise waste while maintaining the required quality standards
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures
Identify operational problems early and take responsibility for resolving them
Communicate clearly with the wider kitchen and front-of-house teams
Maintain Casa Bonavita's standards consistently, including when working without direct supervision