Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist – Malta 2025/26

Young Chef Young Waiter Young Mixologist (YYY) Malta 2025/26 celebrates the next generation of culinary, front-of-house and bar talent from across Malta’s hospitality industry.

Hosted in partnership with ION Harbour by Simon Rogan, the competition brings together rising stars, industry leaders and brand partners for two days of competition, connection and celebration

2025/26 COMPETITION

Key Dates

Sunday 25 January 2026
Industry get-together and networking day, bringing together competitors, judges and the wider hospitality community.

Monday 26 January 2026
Competition day followed by the YYY Malta Awards Evening, where winners across Chef, Waiter and Mixologist categories will be announced.

Who Can Enter

  • Young Chefs
  • Young Waiters / Front of House professionals
  • Young Mixologists / Bartenders

Open to hospitality professionals currently working in Malta and meeting the competition eligibility criteria.

How to Enter

Complete the online application form and select Malta as your country. Enter here:  https://youngchefyoungwaiter.awardsplatform.com/
Shortlisted entrants will be invited to compete at the Malta final, with the opportunity to progress to the international YYY stage.

CLICK HERE TO ENTER YYY MALTA – NOW OPEN

 

Judges - Malta

Chef Judges

Judges - Malta

Andrew Borg

Executive Chef at Le GV – 1-Michelin Starred

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Christian Cali

Executive Chef at ION Harbour by Simon Rogan – 2-Michelin Starred

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Paul Greening

Culinary Director for db Group

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WAITER JUDGES

JUDGES - MALTA

James Christie

F&B and Restaurant Manager at ION Harbour by Simon Rogan

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Andy Downton

Founder & Owner for Burnt Chocolate Consultancy

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Josef Bonello

Wine Ambassador for Wines of Malta & Goza/Malta Tourism Authority

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MIXOLOGIST MALTA - JUDGES

MIXOLOGIST MALTA - JUDGES

William Campbell-Rowntree

Senior Sales Manager at NEFT Vodka & Ex London Bar Guru

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Stanislav Pozhydaiev

Head Bartender at ION Harbour by Simon Rogan

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