Musannif & Anne
Founders

Managing Bliss behind the scenes. Doing our best to make your stay memorable.

Sofiene
General Manager

An experienced leader in the travel industry, Sofiene has managed teams upwards of 300 people and worked all over the world. These days, he is focused on both elevating the Bliss experience and ensuring we push ourselves to do better.

Marlou
Hotel Manager

Having spent years in Sales & Marketing for a multinational travel group and traveling all over the world, Marlou brings a wealth of experience to the team. She oversees guest communications, strategic partnerships and helps ensure that our team loves working at Bliss.

Shaheen
Operations Manager

Shaheen takes on several operational tasks which range from organizing transport and excursions to helping out at front office. His love for coffee knows no bounds.

Maldha
Receptionist

When Maldha joined the team, she started by learning the ropes of F&B. However, nowadays she has made the change to our Front Office! If you’re sending us an email, you’re likely to get in touch with Maldha!

Hafeez
Boat Captain

Thanks to years of experience in running excursions, Hafeez is masterful at spotting whale sharks. He knows the best spots for snorkeling and diving. Hafeez is also fond of water sports and gives lessons in wake boarding.

Sama
F&B Attendant

If you’ve been to Bliss in the past, you will have met Sama! Sama first worked at the front desk, but has made the full switch to our restaurant, Hermit’s! Knowing the ins and outs of the business and an all-rounder in service!

Shankar
Head Chef

With years of experience in the kitchens of large restaurants, resorts and boutique hotels, Chef Shankar works on putting our restaurant in the same league as a resort’s restaurant!

Beybe
Maintenance & Laundry

Even though Beybe spends a lot of time doing all laundry, his greatest pride is the Bliss garden! Together with our chef, Beybe (a nickname meaning ‘big brother’ in Dhivehi) grows vegetables in our garden.

Thahtey
Maintenance & Boat crew

Something broken? Thahtey will fix it! Apart from being able to repair basically anything, you will find him on the excursion boat giving a helping hand to Hafeez as boat crew or backup captain!

Inaya
F&B Attendant

Inaya is better known as Ina or Anoo. Rejoined the team after the 2019/2020 peak season! Service oriented and with a watchful eye, she ensures the quality of Hermit’s with a smile

Venkat
Chef

Recently joined the team full time after helping out in the peak season 2019/2020! Excited to cook delicious meals, side by side with Shankar and Gayashan

Alam
Housekeeper

Alam helps Beybe out in with the housekeeping and maintenance tasks of Bliss. Whether it’s ferrying laundry around or cleaning the jacuzzis, you’ll always find Alam working with a smile!

Mueed
F&B Attendant

Strengthening the F&B team since the beginning of this year and learning the ropes of F&B from Sama and Ina!

Faihaa
Intern

Jumped in during the busy season at Hermit’s. Being taught the ins and outs of F&B by Sama and Ina, and learning on the go!

Gayashan
Chef De Partie

With prior experience in bakery and as a pastry chef, Gayashan joined the Hermit’s team end 2020. Eager to cook for our guests, together with Shankar and the team!