Maldives Inflight Catering Group is pleased to announce the appointments of two distinguished professionals to key leadership positions within its portfolio. Yoonus Ibrahim has been appointed as the new Food and Beverage Manager at Hulhule Island Hotel, and Deepak Kumar joins Madifushi Private Island as Executive Chef. These strategic appointments reflect the group’s continued focus on elevating guest dining experiences across both properties.
Yoonus, named Hotelier Maldives’s Youngest Hotelier of the Year in 2024, brings over 16 years of experience in luxury hospitality and food & beverage operations. He began his career as a Restaurant Waiter at Kuramathi Island Resort, moving onto being the Restaurant Supervisor at Velassaru Maldives and Coastline Travel Group, building a strong foundation in menu design, team leadership, and high-end service delivery. At Kudafushi Resort & Spa, he advanced to F&B Manager, playing a key role in customer service development and product innovation.
His tenure at Atmosphere Core’s OBLU Xperience Ailafushi & OBLU Select Lobigili saw him contribute significantly to event planning, supplier negotiations, and cost control. Prior to joining Hulhule Island Hotel, Yoonus served as Assistant F&B Manager at Ozen Reserve Bolifushi. His award-winning background, energetic leadership, and proven expertise will play a key role in strengthening and diversifying the F&B experience at Hulhule Island Hotel.
Deepak brings extensive culinary expertise gained through more than a decade of service at some of India’s top hospitality brands. He began his journey at Le Meridien, Mumbai, followed by key roles at Taj Lands’ End, The Leela, and The Lalit. At Renaissance Hotel and convention Centre & Marriott Executive apartments in Powai, Mr. Deepak served as a Sous Chef Banquet for two years before being promoted to the role of senior sous chef. At The Leela, he progressed from Chef de Partie to Executive Sous Chef, leading full kitchen operations and championing modern culinary approaches.
Deepak completed a Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Management to further enhance his professional capabilities. His customer service and team-building skills, paired with his knowledge of modern culinary trends and techniques, will be crucial in his new role as Executive Chef at Madifushi Private Island.
Group General Manager, Ali Shakir shared his thoughts on the appointments, “Welcoming these two incredible talents onboard is an achievement for our entire portfolio. Both bring a wealth of experience, passion, and drive. With their leadership, the combined F&B experience at Hulhule Island Hotel and Madifushi Private Island will be unmatched in the Maldivian hospitality sector. I am confident that their expertise and vision will not only enhance our offerings but set new benchmarks of excellence.”
These appointments represent a significant milestone for Maldives Inflight Catering Group as it strengthens its leadership team to drive forward innovation and guest satisfaction at both Hulhule Island Hotel and Madifushi Private Island.
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