Chef De Cuisine

SO/ Maldives is reinventing the luxury island getaway experience with bespoke beach-front and over-water villas and sensorial experiences rooted in fashion and art. With diverse dining, a sophisticated playful beach club and serene spa all set in a private lagoon enclave, it's time to escape, explore and play. Where castaway meets runway, the stylish collection of 80 villa collections are designed for open plan living with panoramic ocean views.

A 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport whisks you away to a private island in this idyllic archipelago overlooking the Emboodhoo Lagoon. Introducing a new generation of luxury for modern adventurers.

The Chef De Cuisine is responsible for Assisting all aspects of the kitchen and ensure that everything is running smoothly, from purchasing and inventory management to training and development of employees.

The Chef De Cuisine may also be involved in developing new menu items or specials, as well as creating marketing materials to promote these offerings and ensuring a quality product for our guests.

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• To ensure consistency and highest quality in food taste, presentation and appropriate food temperature for food served in all kitchens.
• Ensure the quality and cleanliness of all food display to the minimum standards of the company.
• Ensures maximum creativity in all food displays.
• Responsible for ensuring smooth and effective communication among the employee.
• Ensures that all kitchens follow the company’s grooming standards.
• Maintaining and improving the kitchen service and product operations to maximize profit while maintaining a high degree of guest satisfaction.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels required for all services.
• Ensuring that good kitchen practices are maintained by example and by instruction.
• Developing extensive knowledge of all Resort facilities and services and surrounding areas.
• Creating, maintaining and enhancing effective working relationships.
• Provide training for all employees on all aspects of the departmental operating procedures.
• Ensure that purchasing, receiving and all storage are efficiently handled and that the goods purchased conform to the hotel’s specification.
• Follow HACCP guidelines and ensure that employee comply with HACCP guidelines.
• Leads by example, adopting a positive attitude to keep the team at its highest level.

• Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field
• 10+ years’ experience as a professional chef, with 3 years in a senior management role
• Culinary certification from an accredited institution
• Strong understanding of food trends and culinary techniques
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

• Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
• Great healthcare, competitive salary, and some nice extra perks across the Ennismore family of brands!
• Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
• An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
• The opportunity to be yourself and collaborate with other bright minds in a relaxed, innovative culture.