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F&B Manager – Six Senses Kanuhura
Role summary
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The F&B Manager oversees all food and beverage operations at Six Senses Kanuhura, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, service standards, budgets, inventory, and guest satisfaction. Candidates should have several years of supervisory or management experience in luxury hotels or resorts, preferably in an international or island environment. Strong leadership, communication, financial-control, problem-solving, and service-recovery skills are expected. The role requires close coordination with the kitchen, rooms division, events, and commercial teams. Flexibility, cultural awareness, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure are important. Experience with luxury hospitality systems, food safety standards, training, and team development will be 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.
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About Six Senses
Six Senses is a luxury hospitality brand known for distinctive resorts, wellness experiences, sustainability, and highly personalized service. It operates properties in exceptional destinations, combining local culture and design with environmentally responsible practices. Six Senses Kanuhura is a private-island resort in the Maldives, offering beachfront accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, water activities, and curated guest experiences. The brand is part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world's largest hotel companies, whose portfolio includes multiple international hospitality brands. Six Senses places strong emphasis on emotional hospitality, staff development, conservation, responsible sourcing, and community engagement. Employees typically work in multicultural resort teams and are expected to deliver refined service while supporting the property's sustainability and guest-wellness standards.