Executive Chef

Join the Legacy of Manhattan Grand Hotel

World of Business Pvt. Ltd. is a Maldivian hospitality and lifestyle company dedicated to redefining urban luxury and creating transformative experiences. With a vision to craft world-class destinations in the Maldives our portfolio is built on innovation authenticity and a deep commitment to service excellence.

Located in the vibrant heart of Hulhumalé City Manhattan Grand Hotel is an upscale urban retreat that blends contemporary elegance with the spirit of Maldivian warmth. The hotel features stylishly designed rooms and suites with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean signature restaurants offering global cuisines and versatile spaces for meetings events and celebrations. As one of Hulhumalés most anticipated hotel openings Manhattan Grand Hotel is set to become the preferred choice for business travelers holidaymakers and city dwellers seeking sophistication comfort and peace of mind.

We are currently seeking an Executive Chef to join our pre-opening team at Manhattan Grand Hotel. This role holds full culinary leadership responsibility for the hotel shaping menus kitchen operations and a culture of craftsmanship that brings global sophistication and Maldivian warmth to every dining experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all culinary operations across the hotels restaurants banqueting and in-room dining outlets.
• Design and develop menus that reflect the Hotels brand identity balancing global cuisine with Maldivian influences and seasonal ingredient availability.
• Recruit train and develop the culinary team building a strong kitchen culture and technical standard ahead of and following hotel opening.
• Prepare and manage the culinary department budget controlling food costs labour and wastage while maintaining quality standards.
• Establish and enforce food safety hygiene and sanitation standards across all kitchen operations in line with HACCP principles and local regulations.
• Oversee menu costing supplier selection and procurement standards in coordination with Purchasing and the Chief Steward.
• Collaborate with the F&B Manager and Restaurant Managers to align culinary output with service standards and guest experience goals.
• Lead kitchen readiness for pre-opening including equipment specification input recipe standardisation and staff training programs.
• Drive innovation and quality consistency across all culinary outlets banquets and special events.
• Ensure compliance with the Hotels brand standards health and safety regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.

To excel in this role you should have:

• Minimum 710 years of progressive culinary experience including at least 35 years as Executive Chef or Executive Sous Chef preferably within an upscale or luxury hospitality environment with pre-opening experience considered a strong advantage.
• Formal culinary qualification from a recognised culinary institute.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine menu engineering and food cost management.
• Proven leadership ability with experience building and developing a large multi-outlet culinary team from the ground up.
• Sound understanding of food safety hygiene and HACCP compliance requirements.
• Strong budgeting forecasting and P&L management skills.
• Excellent creativity organisational skills and attention to detail in menu development and execution.
• Certification in Food Safety/HACCP will be considered a strong advantage.
• Flexibility to work variable hours including evenings weekends and public holidays particularly during the pre-opening phase.

At Manhattan Grand Hotel we believe that our colleagues are our greatest strength. We are committed to building a workplace that is inspiring supportive and rewarding. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Paid annual leave and public holidays.
• Healthcare benefits and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth through training and development.
• Career pathways within World of Business Pvt. Ltd.s expanding portfolio.
• Colleague discounts on hotel services dining and stays.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas are valued.

If you lead with craftsmanship creativity and a genuine passion for culinary excellence we invite you to join our pre-opening team. Help us shape a kitchen culture of distinction as Manhattan Grand Hotel opens its doors to the world.