Company Description

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.

Avani+ is an uplifted extension of the Avani brand with Avani+ Fares being one of few within the brand and is the first such branded resort in the Maldives The resort will have 200 keys and multiple F&B outlets as well as Spa, Recreation Diving and Water Sports Facilities Avani teams pride themselves as Open-minded, Upbeat and Genuine. 

Job Description

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of everything that needs to be done.  Avani+ Fares Maldives employees always find new ways to look after the business, their guests, and their Team Members. Within this, the key responsibilities for this position are:

With the restaurant chef, organize all activities within a Restaurant Kitchen area, ensuring a safe, smooth running and profitable operation within the framework of the Hotel. Support the development of Restaurant cuisine concepts and standards.  Be familiar with local market & suppliers.  Recommend menu changes according to seasonal product availability.Adhere to Avani+ Fares Maldives food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests.  Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Avani+ Fares Maldives presentation guidelines.Maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should be in compliance with food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.Maintain outlet safety at all times.Take responsibility for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.Participate in departmental training to improve departmental skills and hotel service levels, providing Team Members the training and resources to take care of our guests.Promote positive inter-departmental relations through candid communication and cooperation.

QualificationsCulinary diploma or relevant qualification in baking and pastry preferred.Previous experience in a pastry or baking role, ideally in a luxury hotel or Michelin restaurant setting.Advanced knowledge of baking techniques and ingredients; strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to follow recipes and instructions precisely.Comfortable to work in fast-paced kitchen environment, which may include exposure to heat and varying temperatures.At least 1–2-year experience in a 5-star resort in similar filedUnderstanding of Food Safety & Kitchen HygieneAble to work well in a team environmentAble to work under pressureFlexible Work AttitudeMust be quality focused in all aspects of their work-related dutiesMust have a good command of EnglishMust have a stable career historyMust currently hold the role applying forTrackable references to support the role applied for.

Additional Information

We are Upbeat - We are Open-Minded - We are Genuine