Kitchen Coordinator

About the role

The Kitchen Coordinator provides daily administrative and operational support to the Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and the Kitchen management team at Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa. This role ensures smooth coordination of schedules, documentation, procurement and compliance across multiple departments.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain departmental calendars, schedules, meetings, training activities, vacation plans and travel arrangements.
• Prepare agendas, minutes, presentations, reports, attendance sheets, action trackers and other Kitchen documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, attendance, leave and training with Talent & Culture.
• Liaise with Food & Beverage, Finance, Purchasing, Stewarding, Engineering and other departments to support Kitchen operations.
• Manage purchase requests, requisitions, deliveries, invoices and procurement records.
• Support special events, guest food requests, dietary requirements, celebration cakes and special menus.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair with Stewarding and Engineering.
• Maintain menus, food labels, recipe documents and departmental communications in hotel systems.
• Organise HACCP meetings and keep food safety, hygiene, audit and compliance documentation up to date.

Required profile

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a Kitchen Coordinator, Culinary Coordinator, Kitchen Administrator or similar role, preferably in a luxury international hotel or resort.
• Diploma or qualification in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Culinary Administration or related field is an advantage.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities with accurate record‑keeping.
• Proactive, well‑organized, team‑oriented with a professional attitude and confidentiality.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good computer and data‑entry skills.

What we offer

• Competitive tax‑free remuneration package.
• Monthly service charge distribution.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Annual vacation leave with a company‑provided return flight ticket.
• Accommodation, meals, uniforms and exclusive employee benefits.