Junior Sous Chef (Russian Speaker)

Role summary

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The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in supervising kitchen operations, preparing food to Marriott and resort standards, coordinating service, and maintaining food quality, hygiene, and cost controls. Candidates should have professional culinary experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort, strong knowledge of international cuisine, HACCP and food-safety practices, and the ability to lead a multicultural team. Russian-language ability is important for communication with Russian-speaking guests or colleagues. The role requires flexibility, attention to detail, stamina, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays in an island-resort environment.

About the employer

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort operated under Marriott International’s Sheraton brand. Located on Furanafushi Island in North Malé Atoll, the resort offers guest rooms, villas, restaurants, bars, a spa, recreational facilities, and a range of water-based activities. Its culinary operation serves international and regional cuisine across several dining venues, supporting both leisure travelers and special events. As part of Marriott International, the resort follows established global standards for guest service, food safety, training, and employee conduct. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and may receive accommodation, meals, transportation, medical support, service charge, and access to Marriott career-development opportunities, depending on the employment contract. The resort’s location provides convenient access to Malé and Velana International Airport while still offering the distinctive experience of working on a tropical island.

Working in Maldives

The Maldives offers employment mainly in resorts, hotels, restaurants, diving, watersports, housekeeping, engineering, finance, and guest services. Resort islands are usually highly international workplaces, while nearby inhabited islands preserve Maldivian traditions, Islamic customs, local food, and community life. Daily life is relaxed and tropical, with opportunities for snorkeling, diving, fishing, and beach activities, although resort work can involve long shifts and limited shopping or entertainment options. Employees commonly live in shared staff accommodation and receive meals, uniforms, and transport according to their contract. Foreign workers normally require an employer-sponsored work permit; the employer generally handles the application and related immigration arrangements after arrival. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, medical coverage, leave, flights, and contract duration before relocating. A valid passport, medical checks, and employment documents are commonly required. Malé is the main commercial center, while resort locations may be reached by speedboat or domestic flight.