The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports the Director in managing the resort’s restaurants, bars, banquets, and room-service operations. Requirements typically include a hospitality or business qualification, several years of food-and-beverage supervisory or management experience, strong knowledge of service standards, budgeting, inventory control, hygiene, and team leadership. Experience in an international luxury resort is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to maintain high guest-service standards, monitor quality and profitability, coach colleagues, coordinate with kitchen and other departments, handle guest concerns professionally, and help develop menus, promotions, and operational procedures. Flexibility, cultural awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a remote island environment are important.
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is a luxury island resort operated under Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Westin focuses on well-being, combining upscale accommodation with wellness-oriented experiences, quality dining, recreational activities, and personalized guest service. Located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort serves international leisure travelers seeking relaxation, marine experiences, and premium island hospitality. Marriott properties generally follow structured operating standards, professional development programs, ethical business practices, and global guest-service principles. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and collaborate across rooms, food and beverage, recreation, engineering, finance, and guest-relations departments. Benefits and employment terms vary by contract and may include staff accommodation, meals, medical coverage, flights, and service charge.
Maldives offers strong employment opportunities in resorts, especially in food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, marine recreation, engineering, spa services, finance, and guest relations. Resort islands usually provide a structured lifestyle with staff housing, meals, transport, and recreational facilities, while local inhabited islands offer a quieter and more traditional experience. Maldivian culture is welcoming and strongly influenced by Islam; modest dress and respectful behavior are expected outside resort areas. Life can be peaceful but remote, with limited shopping, healthcare, and entertainment on smaller islands. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and valid employment approval before starting work; employers normally arrange the process, medical checks, and travel documentation. Candidates should confirm contract terms, accommodation, flights, insurance, service charge, leave, and visa responsibilities before relocation. Travel between islands is commonly by speedboat or seaplane.
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