• Vakkaru Maldives executive chef Nishantha Vithanage

    Vakkaru Maldives

Vakkaru Maldives Welcomes New Executive Chef Nishantha Vithanage

Vakkaru Maldives is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nishantha Vithanage as its new Executive Chef. Bringing a wealth of culinary experience and expertise to this leadership role, Chef Nishantha promises to redefine gastronomic journeys throughout the resort.

Chef Nishantha will oversee the culinary operations across all six restaurants at Vakkaru Maldives, offering gourmet à la carte experiences, vibrant buffets, and intimate private dining arrangements. He will also manage the resort’s organic farm, curate the wine cellar, and develop innovative culinary concepts across various guest touchpoints.

Before joining Vakkaru Maldives, Chef Nishantha’s career spanned several prestigious resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives, including the Hilton Colombo, Huvafen Fushi Maldives, Jumeirah Vittaveli Maldives, One & Only Reethi Rah Maldives, and Ritz Carlton Maldives.