Overview

We’re launching a new English pub inside the upcoming Hard Rock Hotel Malta (opening in 2026) and are looking for a Restaurant Manager to lead the project with a focus on hospitality excellence and team leadership.

Location: Malta (Hard Rock Hotel Malta project). This is a leadership role responsible for building the venue from scratch and shaping its identity and guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch and set the tone from pre-opening to daily operations.
• Run the show: manage the team, shifts, suppliers, service, and quality.
• Recruit, train, and inspire a crew that shares your standards and energy.
• Collaborate with branding and marketing to establish the venue locally.
• Track performance metrics, optimize processes, reduce waste, and maintain smooth operations.
• Be the heartbeat of the place, overseeing operations and culture.

Qualifications

• Experience on the floor in busy pubs, buzzing bars, or contemporary restaurants.
• Ability to think fast, act smart, and lead with confidence.
• Strong operations skills: team, costs, service, suppliers.
• Clear, calm leadership by example.
• Solid English language skills (additional languages are a bonus).
• Detail-oriented, focused on vibe, and making guests feel at home.

What’s in it for you?

• A once-in-a-career project with full support to launch it your way.
• A dynamic, fast-paced, people-first company culture.
• Freedom to shape your team, style, and vision.
• Competitive salary plus performance bonus.
• Real growth opportunities within Lifestyle Group’s expanding portfolio.

How to apply

Does this sound like your kind of project? Apply now and let’s build something unforgettable. Your impact could set the tone for what’s to come.