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Chef de Partie - Japanese
Role summary
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The Chef de Partie – Japanese is responsible for preparing authentic Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, hot kitchen items and specialty menus, while maintaining Marriott food-quality and hygiene standards. Candidates should have professional culinary training and relevant experience in a Japanese restaurant, ideally within a luxury hotel or resort. Strong knife skills, knowledge of Japanese ingredients and presentation techniques, and an understanding of HACCP and food-safety procedures are expected. The successful candidate should be organized, creative, physically fit and able to work efficiently during busy service periods. Teamwork, communication, attention to detail and a willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays are essential. Experience working with multicultural teams and in an island-resort environment is 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 JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa
JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is a luxury island resort operated by Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies. Located in the Shaviyani Atoll, the resort offers private villas, fine-dining restaurants, wellness facilities, water activities and personalized guest services in a premium tropical setting. JW Marriott is known for refined service, high culinary standards and attention to guest wellbeing. Employees typically work in a multicultural resort environment and may receive benefits such as staff accommodation, meals, transportation, medical support, training and opportunities to move within Marriott’s international hotel network. The Japanese Chef de Partie role supports the resort’s culinary operation by preparing high-quality cuisine and maintaining consistent standards across daily service. Exact compensation and benefits depend on experience, contract terms, service charge and the employment package offered by the resort.