Chef de partie / commis chef
Licences / certificates: Culinary qualification or verified experience
How we test: Practical cooking test, food-hygiene quiz
Hire Hospitality Staff in Malta — Chefs, Housekeeping, Front of House
Malta's hotels and restaurant groups depend on third-country nationals, and the island has built a specific process around it: Jobsplus vacancy advertising, the Skills Pass for hospitality roles, and the Identità single permit, which can take up to four months. ManBe assesses candidates with service role-plays, English tests and practical cooking tests, gets them through the Skills Pass before the application, and files complete single-permit applications to avoid delays. Our candidate manager stays in contact through the first year, which matters under Malta's employer retention rules.
Talk to Sales12–20 weeks
Typical lead time
Up to 4 months (Identità)
Processing
Jobsplus vacancy
Labour-market test
Skills Pass required
Hospitality
Hospitality Staff we recruit for Malta
Housekeeping attendant
Licences / certificates: None
How we test: Room-set exercise, pace and standards check
Waiter / bartender
Licences / certificates: None; English required
How we test: Service role-play, English conversation
Front-desk receptionist
Licences / certificates: English required; PMS experience preferred
How we test: English, role-play, computer test
Permit route for hospitality in Malta
Single permit (residence + work) issued by Identità after a Jobsplus labour-market test; Skills Pass required for hospitality roles. Full Malta guide →
| Route | Who it's for | Typical time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single permit | All non-EU workers hired by a Maltese employer | Up to 16 weeks at Identità, after the Jobsplus vacancy check | It is illegal for the worker to start before the permit is issued. Employer registration with Jobsplus and a vacancy advertised to Maltese/EU candidates are prerequisites. |
| Key Employee Initiative | Managerial and highly technical roles above the salary threshold | About 5 working days | Fast track for qualifying skilled roles. |
| Skills Pass (hospitality & tourism) | Third-country nationals entering hospitality roles | Completed before the single-permit application | An online training and assessment that ManBe prepares candidates for during pre-departure. |
OUR PROCESS
A transparent, four-step journey to the perfect hire:
Brief & Blueprint
We kick off with a detailed intake role specs, culture fit, KPIs.
Search & Shortlist
Our talent network and AI-driven matching deliver a hand-picked shortlist.
Interview & Validate
We coordinate interviews, administer assessments and finalize compliance.
Place & Support
From offer acceptance to relocation logistics, we stay by your side.
Hospitality Staff in Malta — FAQ
- Before the single-permit application; we schedule it during pre-departure preparation.
- Only after the single permit is issued — Malta prohibits employment before approval.
- Yes. Malta introduced a Skills Pass for third-country nationals entering tourism and hospitality roles; candidates complete it before the single-permit application. We prepare candidates for it as part of pre-departure.
- Identità states up to four months across all stakeholders; well-prepared applications are often faster. Add sourcing time and the Skills Pass for hospitality, so 12–20 weeks end-to-end is realistic.
- An online training and assessment that third-country nationals must complete before taking up hospitality and tourism jobs in Malta. We prepare candidates for it before departure.
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NEED HOSPITALITY STAFF IN MALTA?
Tell us the headcount, start date and any licences or certificates you require. We reply within 24 hours with a shortlist plan and the Malta timeline.
- ✓ Reply within 24 hours on working days
- ✓ Walk-in interviews and skills tests in the source country
- ✓ Permits, visas, travel and onboarding handled end-to-end