Culinary Development Manager (Heritage Resorts)
- Savanne
- Not disclosed
- Permanent
- Added 05/03/2026
- Closing 04/04/2026
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We are looking for a Culinary Development Manager to join our Heritage Resorts Team in Bel Ombre!
Overview of the Role π
The Culinary Development Manager plays a key role in strengthening culinary excellence and food safety across Domaine de Bel Ombre (DBO). The role combines hands-on coaching, structured training delivery, quality assurance, and continuous improvement to develop the skills, consistency, and professionalism of our culinary teams.
Key Responsibilities π
- Collaborate with ER Hospitality Academy to conduct gap analyses and identify culinary training needs.
- Design, develop and deliver culinary training programmes aligned with industry standards and certification requirements (MQA/HRDC).
- Conduct on-the-job training to enhance practical culinary skills and operational excellence.
- Mentor and coach culinary team members to support professional development and career progression.
- Develop and regularly update training materials and manuals in collaboration with People Development and Quality teams.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards through training and operational audits.
- Assess training effectiveness and team performance through evaluations, audits and reporting.
- Analyse feedback from guests and management to identify skill gaps and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Ideal Candidate Profile π―
- Bachelorβs degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, or related field.
- Certification in Food Safety & Hygiene would be an advantage.
- Proven experience in culinary training, development and quality assurance within the hospitality industry.
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
- Excellent leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Valid driving license and own car is a must.
What's in it for you? π
- ER Group Medical Insurance β Benefit from medical coverage, for you and your dependent(s), with 50% company contribution.
- 24Hrs Personal Accident Cover β Up to Rs 100,000 cover for accidents, 24/7.
- ER Group Pension Scheme β Enjoy a pension plan with company contributions for your future.
- Company Doctor Servicesβ Free on-site medical consultations for your health needs.
- Incredible discounts at our restaurants β Save 25% at Dominoβs Pizza and 15% at Ocean Basket.
- Exclusive Employee Discounts β Benefit from a wide range of discounts with ER Group Mobile App.
- Wedding & Newborn Gifts β Celebrate major life events with special company gifts.
- Instant Leave Benefits β Earn 1 annual and 1 sick leave monthly from day one.
- Birthday Leave β Celebrate your Birthday with 1 additional day on top of your entitled local leave.
- Career Growth & Internal Mobility β Find diverse career and internal mobility options within our various clusters.
- Learning & Development β Grow with training and development opportunities through our Training Academy.