Executive Chef - Staff Accommodation Dining

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxurious resort in the UAE is seeking an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen team. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, ensuring food quality, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will have extensive culinary knowledge and proven leadership skills. This role offers an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package, making it highly appealing to top talent in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Attractive salary in AED

Excellent leave policy

Healthcare package

Life insurance

Incentive programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing diverse cooking styles and techniques.
• Experience in managing large teams and overseeing culinary operations.
• Strong ability to work with brand partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations and ensure efficient service delivery.
• Set food quality benchmarks for consistency.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff for culinary excellence.
• Manage kitchen administration including inventory and reporting.
• Monitor industry trends to adjust menus and pricing.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of diverse cooking styles

Excellent leadership and management skills

Ability to motivate and mentor team members

Strong organizational skills

Job description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island

On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in early 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theater, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking an Executive Chef to join the resort’s Staff Accommodation Dining team.

The Primary Duties And Responsibilities Of This Role Are

• Operational Leadership
• Oversee daily kitchen operations across all venues, ensuring cost-effective and efficient service delivery within budget.
• Set and monitor food quality benchmarks to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Uphold strict hygiene and sanitation protocols across all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of accountability and culinary excellence.
• Manage kitchen administration, including inventory, procurement, and reporting.
• Prepare and present operational reports to senior management, highlighting performance, challenges, and opportunities.
• Manage the staff roster.
• Provide supervision, direction, and leadership to kitchen staff to achieve department goals.
• Make decisions about staff hiring.
• Monitor industry and market trends and propose adjustments to menus, pricing, and Team Member wages accordingly.
• Suggest creative ideas to enhance the kitchen’s image and offering.
• Interact with Department and Company Team Members and management professionally and positively.
• Remain well-mannered and well-groomed as per Department and Company standards.
• Follow health and safety standards and strive for constant improvement to avoid health and injury hazards.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Extensive knowledge of diverse cooking styles and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, management, and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and guide team members to ensure optimal performance.
• Proven experience in managing diverse cooking styles and techniques.
• Strong ability to work with brand partners to create collaborative culinary experiences.
• Experience in managing large teams and overseeing culinary operations for high-end dining establishments.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory, schedules, and daily operations efficiently.

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as life insurance, incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.