Cheval Blanc Chef de Cuisine — Italian Cuisine
- Location
- NoonuNoonu AtollMaldives
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- May 17, 2026
About Cheval Blanc
Cheval Blanc is a portfolio of ultra-luxury hotels and villas positioned within the LVMH hospitality collection. The Maison is recognized for singular, design-led properties that combine haute-cuisine, bespoke service and immersive resort experiences in iconic destinations such as the Maldives.
Cheval Blanc Randheli, Noonu Atoll, Maldives — Chef de Cuisine (Italian Cuisine). Lead the Italian kitchen in a luxury resort; on-site accommodation and benefits provided.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead daily kitchen operations for the Italian culinary concept, ensuring flawless execution across all services.
- Design and evolve menus reflecting regional Italian traditions, handmade preparations and seasonal sourcing.
- Manage, train and motivate the culinary brigade to deliver consistent quality, presentation and timing.
- Maintain strict compliance with HACCP, food safety and professional kitchen standards.
- Control food cost, inventory, procurement of premium ingredients and supplier relationships.
- Coordinate with F&B leadership, restaurant managers and service teams to optimise guest experience.
- Ensure mise en place, kitchen organisation and service discipline during peak periods and special events.
Qualifications
- Professional culinary qualification, apprenticeship or degree in Culinary Arts/Catering.
- Proven leadership experience in fine-dining or luxury hospitality kitchens, including head-chef level responsibilities.
- Exposure to Michelin-starred or internationally recognised culinary operations is highly desirable.
- Advanced knowledge of HACCP and professional kitchen hygiene standards.
- Demonstrable expertise in Italian regional cuisines and traditional techniques.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of professional culinary experience, with significant exposure to fine-dining or luxury hospitality and prior leadership of a brigade; experience in Michelin-starred or internationally acclaimed kitchens preferred.
Education
Professional culinary qualification, apprenticeship or degree in Culinary Arts or Catering.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Noonu, Noonu Atoll, Maldives, with easy access to Malé.
Benefits
Generous financial package; board and lodging provided on-site; work attire provided and laundered; on-site clinic with doctor and nurse and access to health insurance; resort facilities including dedicated beach, bar, gym, self-service laundry and multi-purpose sports court.
Culture
The Maison cultivates an exacting, service-driven culture where artisanal craft and culinary creativity are paramount. Teams operate in a multicultural, high-performance environment that values mentorship, discipline during service and a commitment to guest-centric excellence in a resort setting.
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