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At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we’ve been shaping unforgettable experiences for over 70 years. With over 100 hotels in 20+ countries, we are a global leader in hospitality, renowned for exceptional service, innovation, and warm hospitality. Join a company that invests in your growth, celebrates diversity, and offers limitless opportunities to thrive.

Position: Executive Sous Chef

Department: Kitchen

Location: RIU Atoll & Palace, Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives

🔎 About the Role

This is a prestigious opportunity to join RIU Hotels & Resorts as an Executive Sous Chef. As the second-in-command to the Executive Chef, you will act as the engine room of our culinary operations. You will oversee all kitchen departments, including Hot Kitchen, Cold Kitchen, Butchery, and Pastry/Bakery—ensuring that high-volume service never compromises our commitment to high-quality, world-class dining.

💼 What You’ll Do

• Multi-Outlet Leadership: Direct and synchronize operations across all kitchen departments (Hot, Cold, Butchery, and Pastry/Bakery), ensuring seamless service for high-volume international buffets and specialty dining outlets.
  

• Strategic Menu Management: Design, implement, and refine diverse menus with the guidance from Executive Chef that cater to a global palate, ensuring variety, nutritional balance, and aesthetic excellence.
  

• Accuracy Stock Control: Execute rigorous inventory management and procurement strategies. You will be responsible for minimizing food waste and maintaining optimal stock levels in a remote island environment.
  

• Team & Productivity Oversight: Mastermind the kitchen’s human capital by managing complex attendance rosters, optimizing man-hours, and ensuring peak performance during high-occupancy periods.
  

• Quality Assurance (QA): Act as the final gatekeeper for food quality. Conduct daily briefings and line checks to ensure every dish meets RIU’s gold standard before reaching our guests.
  

• HACCP & Safety Knowledge: Maintain absolute compliance with international food safety and hygiene protocols, leading the team through regular audits and rigorous cleaning schedules.
  

• Succession Planning: Identify and cultivate high-potential talent within the brigade, providing the technical training and mentorship needed to build a world-class culinary team.
  

✔️ What We’re Looking For

• High-Volume Mastery: A seasoned culinary leader with a proven track record in large-scale luxury resorts or 5-star hotels, capable of flawlessly managing large-scale, high-volume daily meal services.
  

• Technical Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge across all culinary disciplines, with the ability to troubleshoot issues in the Butchery as easily as in the Bakery.
  

• Financial Insight: Advanced proficiency in food cost analysis, yield testing (particularly in Butchery), and the ability to interpret P&L data to drive kitchen profitability.
  

• Command & Control: Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to maintain composure and lead a large, multicultural kitchen brigade under high-pressure, fast-paced conditions.
  

• Gastronomic Knowledge: A deep understanding of international cuisines, dietary trends (vegan, gluten-free, etc.), and the cultural nuances of a diverse global clientele.
  

• Administrative Excellence: Proficient in using kitchen management software and HR systems for attendance tracking, stock ordering, and performance documentation.
  

• Adaptability: A proactive problem-solver who can navigate the unique logistical challenges of a remote resort location, ensuring consistent supply and quality despite external variables.
  

🌟 Why RIU Hotels & Resorts?

• Your Growth is Our Priority: At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we believe in nurturing talent from within. We are proud to provide our team members with opportunities to advance their careers through training, mentorship, and internal promotions, ensuring your potential is recognized and rewarded—whether locally or internationally.
  

• A Culture of Belonging: Join a team where your ideas and efforts truly matter. We foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where every voice is heard, and success is celebrated together.
  

• Rewarding Your Commitment: Enjoy a career with competitive compensation, employee benefits, and perks that reflect our appreciation for your dedication and excellence.
  

🌍 Our Commitment

At RIU Hotels & Resorts, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our success. We welcome all applications, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We believe that a diverse team enriches our culture and drives excellence in service.

Additionally, we are firmly committed to sustainability and social responsibility. Through our Proudly Committed strategy, we place sustainability at the heart of all our decisions. This program reflects our dedication to minimizing environmental impact, promoting responsible practices, and making a positive contribution to the communities where we operate.

By joining RIU, you will become part of a company that not only strives for service excellence but also aims to create a positive impact on the world.