Executive Sous Chef

Accor; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefit card offeringdiscount

Academy learning programs

Global growth opportunities

CSR initiatives

Job summary

Accor is seeking an Executive Sous Chef in Ras al-Khaimah to lead and elevate culinary operations. You will support the Executive Chef, manage daily kitchen and stewarding, and ensure menu costings, quality, and safety standards are met, while driving team development.

Ideal candidates have senior leadership experience in 5-star resorts in the UAE/GCC, strong food cost skills, and a passion for guest service excellence within a dynamic, high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Senior culinary leadership experience, preferably Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisine in a 5 Star Resort in UAE/GCC.
• Strong knowledge of food cost control, budgeting, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• HACCP, food safety, health, and hygiene regulations knowledge.
• Passion for guest service and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen and stewarding operations.
• Monitor food costs, operating expenses, payroll, and departmental budgets.
• Ensure menus are costed with standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and local health and safety regulations.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop kitchen and stewarding teams.
• Drive productivity, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Collaborate with F&B on seasonal promotions and menu development.
• Oversee food quality, stock control, purchasing, and storage procedures.
• Lead briefings, performance evaluations, and training initiatives.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain high standards for kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage.
• Strong experience in Banqueting and All-Day Dining with high-volume ops.

Skills

Senior culinary leadership

Food cost control

Leadership & training

HACCP & food safety

Guest service excellence

Job description

Executive Sous Chef
Do you have a passion for culinary excellence and a drive to lead high-performing teams? Join us as Executive Sous Chef and take the next step in your career, creating exceptional dining experiences in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

What you will be doing:

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen and stewarding operations.
• Monitor food costs, operating expenses, payroll, and departmental budgets.
• Ensure all menus are accurately costed and supported by standardized recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain full compliance with HACCP standards and local health and safety regulations.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop kitchen and stewarding team members.
• Drive high levels of productivity, efficiency, and service excellence.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage Operations on seasonal promotions and menu developments.
• Oversee food quality, stock control, purchasing, and proper storage procedures.
• Lead departmental briefings, performance evaluations, and training initiatives.
• Monitor guest feedback and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment, workstations, and storage areas are maintained to the highest standards.
• Strong operational experience in Banqueting and All-Day Dining, with the ability to manage high-volume operations, major events and peak business periods.

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Proven experience in a senior culinary leadership role, preferably as an Executive Sous Chef or Chef de Cuisinein a 5 Star Resort in UAE / GCC
• Strong knowledge of food cost control, budgeting, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
• Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety, health, and hygiene regulations.
• Passion for guest service and culinary excellence.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Additional Information

Additional information

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