Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island is a South Ari Atoll resort featuring tropical villas, restaurants, bars, coral reef diving, excursions, wellness and recreation services.

Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island is hiring an Executive Sous Chef for its island resort in South Ari Atoll, Maldives. The vacancy offers an opportunity to support culinary operations and guest dining in a tropical resort setting. The role outline below describes typical expectations; specific duties and terms will be confirmed by the resort recruitment team.

Role Overview

Work alongside culinary leadership to coordinate preparations, food production, staff development, service standards and kitchen operations across island dining venues. Work closely with restaurant, bar, stewarding and purchasing colleagues to meet guest needs during regular meal services and special occasions.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily production and quality across buffet, à la carte and special-event dining.
Coordinate kitchen sections, daily mise en place, recipes, portioning and service readiness.
Monitor hygiene, food-storage temperatures, allergen controls and safe kitchen practices.
Contribute to menu planning, guest dietary requests and consistent food presentation.
Help train, coach and organise culinary colleagues during operational shifts.
Track stock rotation, food waste, ingredient availability and cost-conscious practices.
Coordinate with food and beverage, stewarding and purchasing teams to maintain smooth service.
Support kitchen equipment care, shift handovers and responses to operational challenges.

Relevant Skills and Experience

Previous substantial culinary and supervisory experience, ideally in hotels or resorts.
Good understanding of food safety, multi-outlet production and international kitchen operations.
Effective leadership, planning, communication and problem-solving skills.
Adaptability to a multicultural team and an island resort working environment.

About the Employer

Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island is located in South Ari Atoll and is known for its coral house reef, tropical villas, beach environment, island dining, diving, excursions and wellness activities. Resort teams coordinate to welcome international travellers and maintain hospitality service standards.

Work Location and Application

Workplace: Vilamendhoo Island, Maldives. Use the Apply for this role or Quick Apply option on this page to submit your application through HorecaHire. Follow the form instructions to provide your CV and relevant professional experience. Official resort website: vilamendhoo.com.

Salary, closing date, benefits, accommodation and employment terms were not supplied with the vacancy list; applicants should confirm them directly with the employer.

Executive Sous Chef

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