Director of Culinary

WE ARE HIRING – DIRECTOR OF CULINARY

Location: Maldives
Industry: Ultra-Luxury Hospitality | Private Island Resort
Position: Director of Culinary

About the Opportunity

ProHire Network is recruiting an accomplished Director of Culinary for a prestigious ultra-luxury resort in the Maldives.

We are seeking a highly experienced culinary leader with an exceptional background in luxury hospitality, fine dining and international culinary operations.

The ideal candidate will bring creativity, strong commercial awareness and extensive experience managing diverse culinary teams and multiple dining concepts while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, innovation and guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all culinary operations across the resort's restaurants, specialty dining outlets, in-villa dining and banqueting.

Develop innovative menus and exceptional dining experiences tailored to an international luxury clientele.

Maintain outstanding culinary standards, food presentation and consistency across all outlets.

Manage food costs, budgeting, procurement, inventory and overall kitchen profitability.

Recruit, mentor and develop a high-performing international culinary team.

Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and HACCP standards.

Collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage leadership team to elevate the resort's overall dining experience.

Introduce creative culinary concepts, sustainable practices and memorable guest experiences.

Extensive culinary leadership experience within internationally recognised luxury hotels and resorts.

Previous experience as Director of Culinary, Executive Chef or Cluster Executive Chef in a luxury hospitality environment.

Strong exposure to ultra-luxury resorts, fine dining and multiple international cuisines.

Experience in Michelin-starred restaurants or internationally acclaimed culinary establishments will be a strong advantage.

Previous Maldives, private island or remote resort experience is highly desirable.

Strong financial management, menu engineering and food cost control skills.

Excellent leadership, communication and team development abilities.

A creative, hands-on leader with a passion for culinary excellence and personalised guest experiences.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

An opportunity to lead culinary operations at an exceptional luxury destination in the Maldives, working with an international team and creating distinctive dining experiences for discerning guests.

Salary and benefits: Competitive package, commensurate with experience and the resort's employment terms.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated CV, highlighting their luxury hospitality experience, culinary leadership achievements and current position.

Apply exclusively through Atoll Career.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.