Mark Briffa is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Maypole Group, overseeing bakery operations from procurement and production to packaging and distribution. Appointed in September 2026, he brings extensive hospitality experience and a passion for quality, creativity and product development.

A graduate of the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS), where he qualified in Food Preparation and Production, Mr Briffa honed his culinary skills at the Hilton in Bristol, where he worked for a year, before spending several months in London and gaining further experience at several of Malta’s leading hotels and high-end restaurants.  He continued his studies at the University of Malta for two years completing a Master Chef diploma course.

He has held various senior positions, including Executive Sous Chef at the Radisson in Golden Sands. During his two-year tenure, he was responsible for establishing the hotel’s fine-dining restaurant. He subsequently spent seven years overseeing the food and beverage (F&B) operations across the entire resort.

He joined Maypole in January 2021 as Executive Chef and was promoted to Group Executive Chef two years later, assuming responsibility for food preparation at the central bakery and HORECA outlets.  

As COO, he continues to focus on strengthening Maypole’s manufacturing operations, driving efficiency and exploring new opportunities for product development, while also overseeing the development of its catering services for private functions and corporate events.

Mr Briffa particularly values the balance between innovation and tradition, ensuring that Maypole continues to evolve while preserving the flavours, quality and craftsmanship that customers and its HORECA partners have come to appreciate.

“Food has always been my passion, and what makes Maypole special is that this passion is shared throughout the company. We are not simply producing something to sell; we are producing something people can enjoy and trust,” he explains.

Although he sometimes misses the direct customer interaction of the hospitality sector, Mr Briffa appreciates the feedback provided through Maypole’s award-winning Better Call Maypole customer service initiative. As a member of the New Product Development team, he regards this connection with customers as essential to maintaining the quality and trust associated with the Maypole name.