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Commis
Role summary
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The Commis supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, portioning, plating, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, although motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. Good hygiene knowledge, teamwork, willingness to follow instructions, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment are expected. The role requires flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays, along with physical stamina and a professional attitude. Experience in a hotel or resort kitchen and familiarity with food-safety standards are advantageous.
Can I work in the Maldives?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employer quota and work permit, paid by the employer; some roles are being reserved for Maldivians (2027 to 2030).
Watch for: Cashier jobs are reserved for Maldivians from February 2027; guest relations, tour guides, dive instructors, housekeeping, HR and front office managers follow by about 2030.
Official source: Ministry of Economic Development: Regulation on Foreign Employment. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Maldives
Usual for the Maldives, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | On the island; shared for line staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Full board |
| Flights | Joining flight and a yearly home ticket |
| Service charge | At least 10%, shared equally by all staff (by law); about USD 250 to 1,000+ a month, more at top resorts |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation 3 months at most |
| Leave | 30 days |
| Income tax | 0% below about USD 3,900 a month, then 5.5% to 15% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
Working in the Maldives
Who can work there by passport, what a job usually includes, and island life.
About Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is a luxury beachfront resort located on Furanafushi Island, a short speedboat journey from Velana International Airport in Malé. It operates under the Sheraton brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. The resort offers guest rooms, villas, restaurants, bars, a spa, recreational facilities, and event services for international leisure and business travelers. As an island resort, it employs multicultural teams across culinary, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, guest services, and administration. Employees commonly receive benefits such as staff accommodation, meals, uniforms, transport, medical support, and service-charge participation, depending on their contract and position. The work environment is guest-focused, structured, and fast-paced, with opportunities to develop a long-term hospitality career.