Director of Culinary - Avani Singapore

About the role

Avani Singapore is looking for an experienced and visionary Director of Culinary to join its opening leadership team and shape the hotel's culinary identity from the ground up. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee all culinary operations, menu development, kitchen leadership, food quality and culinary innovation across the hotel's restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banqueting and special events.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the culinary pre-opening workstream, including kitchen setup, concept development, menu creation, supplier sourcing, team mobilization, operational readiness and opening preparations.
• Develop and execute the hotel's culinary strategy so that concepts are commercially successful, relevant and aligned with the Avani brand.
• Drive innovation across all culinary offerings and partner with Food & Beverage, Marketing, Revenue and Operations teams to support commercial objectives and guest satisfaction.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene and consistency across all outlets.
• Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing culinary team.
• Manage food costs, productivity, inventory and kitchen performance to achieve financial targets.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and partners.

Required profile

• Extensive culinary leadership experience in international hotels, lifestyle brands or destination dining concepts.
• Proven experience leading multiple kitchen operations, restaurant concepts and culinary teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing food costs, budgets and profitability.
• Passion for culinary innovation, guest experience and distinctive food concepts.
• Pre-opening hotel experience strongly preferred; previous culinary leadership in Singapore hospitality highly advantageous.
• Fluent in English.

Required skills

• Food cost management and budget control.
• Menu development and kitchen leadership.
• Strong leadership, coaching and talent development capabilities.
• Established industry relationships and supplier networks are advantageous.

What we offer

• A landmark hotel opening in Singapore and a globally recognised hospitality group.
• The chance to shape the hotel's culinary identity and dining experiences from day one.
• Regional and international career development opportunities.