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Chef de Partie We are seeking a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at the Verdala Wellness Hotel - AX Privilege. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing and presenting high-quality dishes, with a focus on excellence and creativity. As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to our exceptional standards of taste and presentation. You will work collaboratively with the kitchen team, maintain cleanliness and organisation in your area, and assist in training junior staff. A commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a passion for culinary innovation are essential for success in an environment where guests will appreciate the nutritious content in each dish.

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Demi Chef de Partie We are seeking a motivated and talented Demi Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at the Verdala Wellness Hotel - AX Privilege. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a desire to enhance their skills in a dynamic kitchen environment. As a Demi Chef de Partie, you will assist in preparing high-quality dishes for guests following specific diets, while maintaining our standards of food presentation and safety. You will work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service during meal periods. A strong commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit are essential for success in this role

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Front Office Agent We are seeking a detail-oriented Front Office Agent to join our team at the Verdala Wellness Hotel - AX Privilege. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing excellent customer service, coupled with strong communication and organisational skills. As a Front Office Agent, you will be responsible for managing the front desk, ensuring that all guests receive a warm welcome and efficient service. You will also handle guest inquiries, reservations, and administrative tasks, while promoting a positive work environment that encourages professionalism and attention to detail

05/03/0202

Don’t Try to Fit a Square Peg in a Round Hole

Written by Denise Micallef Xuereb, Construction & Development Director AX Group

Speaking at the Malta Chamber’s A Family Affair conference, Ms Xuereb said that the key to success was by not trying to fit a square peg into a round hole – meaning that the succeeding generations had to take up the role not out of obligation but out of choice.

“Many people in Malta don’t distinguish between shareholder and director. One can remain a shareholder but not necessarily be an executive or non-executive director,” Ms Xuereb said, adding that not everyone necessarily had the expertise to move the business forward and that there was nothing wrong with having a non-family member at the executive level.

Ms Xuereb said that there needed to be time allowed for the process and that the first seed for transition dated years back. “The extent to which non-family members are involved varies from one business to another.” She said the company implemented the necessary organisational and financial structures, including an audit committee and a board of directors. “We needed to have the right checks and balances in place. We were thinking of children and further generations.”

The second generation of a family business is only as successful as the first allows it to be, Ms Xuereb stated. “It’s not easy for the founder to accept that their time is nearly up and that they might have to take a step back to, but in our case, my father had the foresight to start early. He would ask for my opinion and encouraged me to pursue my own solutions even when we disagreed. He said we would need to be able to stand on our own two feet, even when he was out of the picture.”

Ms Xuereb also shared some tips on navigating the relationships involved in a family business. “You have to keep work at work and family. Arguing at work is not a bad thing, but then you may end up facing that same person at a family event. You can’t bring sisterhood into the boardroom – you have to maintain the distinction between family and home. It’s not easy, but as long as everyone tries to keep the two apart, it can work.”

Stating that there were no hard and fast rules to follow in success, Ms Xuereb said that what can work for one may not work for another. She concluded by sharing three key thoughts – “respect the core values of the business; know your personal strengths and limitations; and accept that change doesn’t happen overnight.”