Chef de Partie - Canteen

Nova Maldives is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie - Canteen to join our soulful island resort!

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the daily operations of your designated kitchen section, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene are consistently maintained
• Lead and motivate team members by setting an example in professionalism, cleanliness, and culinary expertise
• Coordinate mise-en-place and service preparation to ensure a smooth and efficient shift start
• Monitor and maintain par stock levels, ensuring availability of ingredients while minimizing waste and food cost
• Communicate clearly and effectively with the kitchen brigade and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery
• Support the Sous Chef and Senior Chef de Partie in supervising staff performance, providing constructive feedback and on-the-job training
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, resort safety protocols, and local health and hygiene regulations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-prepared workstation throughout all service periods
• Take initiative in resolving guest complaints within your level of authority, ensuring complete satisfaction
• Provide ongoing training and mentorship for junior chefs and apprentices, ensuring adherence to operational procedures and culinary standards
• Contribute to menu development through creative input and presentation of new dish ideas during tastings and briefings
• Demonstrate full knowledge of the resort’s services, dining outlets, and offerings to better anticipate guest needs and experiences
• Promote and practice environmentally responsible kitchen operations in line with the resort’s sustainability goals
• Maintain impeccable personal grooming and uniform standards in accordance with resort guidelines
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Executive Chef or Sous Chef to support kitchen and resort operations

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie luxury resort setting.
• Experience in the Maldives is preferred.
• Culinary qualification or diploma, with knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP preferred).
• Strong cooking skills with the ability to deliver consistently high-quality dishes and presentations.
• Effective leadership skills to mentor and motivate junior chefs.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Positive attitude, flexibility, and commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and guest satisfaction.

Who we are:

Nova Maldives, the soulful island resort nestled in the South Ari Atoll, believes in a greater calling than simply a lifestyle holiday destination. Its where people can live in the moment and immerse themselves into the spirit of the Maldives and the vibrant Nova community. Smart, playful, human, rooted and responsible, Nova embodies the very essence of the Pulse Hotels & Resorts brand. Its a refreshing take on the all-inclusive concept that extends beyond meals and services, Nova is about people taking the time to do what makes their soul happy.