Cold Kitchen Sous Chef - Luxury Resort Culinary Lead

Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is seeking an experienced culinary manager to lead menu development, standard recipes, and SOP compliance for our restaurant. You will ensure food cost targets, maintain kitchen equipment, and uphold HACCP and Dubai Municipality audit requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a passion for delivering high-quality cuisine across multiple outlets while maintaining strict safety and sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• College degree in Hotel Management or related culinary degree.
• Excellent knowledge of quality food operations.
• Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence.
• Passion for leadership and teamwork.
• Previous experience training team members in large quantity food preparation.
• Expertise in all types of cuisine.

Responsibilities

• To develop menus and specials which meet the needs of the target market and are in line with the operating concept for the restaurant.
• To develop menus and set standard recipes (as per SOPs) which allow the restaurants to run at an acceptable food cost, thereby satisfying guest needs and expectations.
• To have a complete understanding of, and adhere to the company's policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
• To ensure that operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage.
• Responsible for the audit requirements for HACCP and Dubai Municipality as needed.
• Check incoming produce, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records and purchasing specifications.
• To maximize colleague productivity and morale and consistently maintain discipline following hotel guidelines and local legislation.
• Adhere to Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests. Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Anantara presentation guidelines.
• Maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should be in compliance with food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc. Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Take responsibility for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.

Skills

Guest service

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Cuisine knowledge

Staff training

Education

Hotel management degree

Job description

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is seeking an experienced culinary manager to lead menu development, standard recipes, and SOP compliance for our restaurant. You will ensure food cost targets, maintain kitchen equipment, and uphold HACCP and Dubai Municipality audit requirements.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and a passion for delivering high-quality cuisine across multiple outlets while maintaining strict safety and sanitation practices.