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EXECUTIVE CHEF
MALDIVES (LIVE-IN)
START DATE: MAY 2026
We are seeking a visionary and highly skilled Executive Chef to lead the
culinary operations of our client’s luxury resort in the Maldives. This is
an extraordinary opportunity to shape world‑class dining experiences in
one of the most breathtaking destinations on earth.
This position calls for a creative, hands‑on leader with a passion for
excellence, a strong operational mindset, and the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse culinary team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plan and direct the administration of the Food Production Department to meet the daily needs of the operation such as
preparation of daily market purchase lists, issuing/receiving storeroom requisitions and kitchen transfers, etc.
• Clearly describe, assign and delegate responsibility and authority for the operation of the various Food Production sub-departments,
e.g., various kitchens including the employee cafeteria. • Develop, implement and monitor plans of operation for all sub-
departments to achieve the budgeted goals thru effective control and record keeping of all costs and expenses pertaining to the
Food Production Department such as food, labor, supplies, equipment, etc. Insure proper stock levels are maintained.
• Conduct regularly scheduled as well as periodic unannounced spot
check inspections of all Food Production areas to ensure compliance with required standards of quality, service and
cleanliness; fire, safety and other applicable laws and regulations. At the minimum, a monthly inspection of all areas must be
conducted along with the sub-department Heads of the respective areas. Insure proper use, maintenance, repair and storage of
Food Production Department facilities, supplies and equipment.
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• Responsible for working with various Department Heads to
successfully perform the required assigned work; i.e., especially the Food & Beverage Manager but as well the Chief Engineer.
• Responsible for creative ideas and planning for food related promotions in order to revise existing programs and create new
ones both to achieve budgeted goals and to maintain VIR’s position as one of the leaders in culinary operations in the
Maldives. • Develop with the aid of the Food Production Managers, the
operating tools necessary and incidental to modern management principles, e.g. budgeting, forecasting, purchase specifications,
report preparation and presentation, etc. Assist in the preparation of capital expenditure budget. If assigned during a new resort
pre-opening period then assists in accepting new plant, preparing punch lists of unfinished or improperly finished items, etc.
• Continuously evaluate the performance and encourage
improvement of the personnel in the Food Production Department. Plan and administer a training and development program within
the department which will provide well trained employees at all levels and permit advancement for those persons qualified and
interested in career development. Prepare position descriptions, • Conduct regularly scheduled employee meetings, etc.
• Train and supervise subordinates and assist in safety and emergency training for other employees.
• Maintain contact with food industry sources including related vendors for the purpose of being well informed of the current
body of professional knowledge so as to provide the Employer with the best possible available resources and performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:
• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position
may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each
function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the resort.
• Participate in Manager on Duty coverage program requiring weekend stay over, constant monitoring throughout hotel and
troubleshooting problems. • Operate word processing programs
• Perform any general cleaning tasks using standard resort cleaning products to adhere to health standards.
REQUIREMENTS:
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• College degree in related field preferred. • Must have experience in Forbes 5* luxury resorts
• Understand the logistics involved in working in a remote environment
• Ten years in Hotel Food Production including a minimum of five years in management and three years in a similar position.
• Professional certifications as required. Certified HAACP, CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and
diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to move throughout all Food Production areas and perform essential job functions.
• Considerable skill in simple mathematical calculations without
error. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret written documents; write speeches and articles; make effective and persuasive speeches
and presentations to a variety of audiences; listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
• Hearing, smelling, tasting and visual ability to successfully perform the essential functions of this job including emergency
situations. • The work environment requires regular work in outside weather
conditions.
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