The Arbour is an upcoming private members' club opening in St. George's Bay, Malta in October 2026. Developed by db Group with industry expert Jamie Caring, it aims to offer seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, a cocktail lab, cultural programming, and a community space for the island.

As part of our team at Lifestyle Group, you’ll assist in delivering exceptional service at some of Malta’s most iconic and diverse restaurant brands, several of which are featured in the Michelin Guide. Our momentum is only growing, positioning us as one of the island’s leading destinations for career growth in the hospitality sector.

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing group that is shaping Malta’s hospitality future and offers unmatched opportunities for growth, innovation, and career progression.

You can further explore our current portfolio from here https://lifestyle-grp.com/.

About the Role

As General Manager of The Arbour, you will take overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day operation of the outlet, ensuring consistently high standards across service, operations, guest experience and team performance. You will lead and support the management team, oversee staffing and development, monitor sales and costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety and licensing standards.

Working closely with the wider Lifestyle Group, you will help implement new initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement and foster a positive, collaborative culture within the venue. You will lead by example, ensuring The Arbour delivers an exceptional experience for both guests and team members.

Our ideal candidate embodies our values and brings:

A genuine love for culinary experiences & a passion for hospitality leadership.
Proven experience in a high-volume restaurant or hospitality operation, ideally in a senior management role.
A natural team player who is at home working in sync with a large team.
Naturally friendly, customer-oriented, and skilled at creating memorable dining experiences.
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.

As part of our team, you’ll enjoy benefits such as:

Global opportunities, experience hospitality around the globe with our incredible brand relationships
Rewards & Recognition, we value our team and celebrate your contributions to our success with meaningful rewards and recognition
Exclusive discounts, enjoy exclusive discounts across the Lifestyle Group & db Group, worldwide!

To Apply

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We look forward to hearing from you!

About Us

The db Group has grown from a family-run business into Malta’s foremost corporate player in the tourism, hospitality & leisure sector, and beyond. In the 1980s, Silvio Debono, the Group’s founder, operated a small guesthouse. Today, as db Group Chairman, he sits at the helm of the largest operation in Malta.Over the last four decades the Group has forged strategic relationships with a range of global players including Hard Rock Café International, Starbucks, the Accor Hotel Group, and RIU Hotels & Resorts.As a result, we accumulated invaluable business acumen and operational experience. This track record has enabled us to establish our very own unique brand, db Hotels + Resorts, driven by the fundamental principle of excellence in everything we do. Year-on-year, the Group won a number of prestigious global awards, positioning it at the forefront of the Maltese hospitality and catering industry.In due course, and prudently, the Group diversified its core operations, taking in contract catering, healthcare, and property development under its wing.

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General Manager - The Arbour (Lifestyle Group)

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