Executive Sous Chef: Lead Banquets & All-Day Dining

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted Accor rates

Academy learning programs

Talent development opportunities

CSR programs

Job summary

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead high-performing kitchen and stewarding teams, ensuring cost controls, menu accuracy, and HACCP compliance.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, drive productivity, and collaborate on seasonal promotions with F&B. The role requires experience in 5-star resorts in UAE/GCC and a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior culinary leadership role, preferably as an Executive Sous Chef or Sous Chef 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.
• Thorough understanding of HACCP, food safety, health, and hygiene regulations.
• 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 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.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food cost control

Team leadership

HACCP & food safety

Guest service excellence

Job description

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking an Executive Sous Chef to lead high-performing kitchen and stewarding teams, ensuring cost controls, menu accuracy, and HACCP compliance.

You will recruit, train, and coach staff, drive productivity, and collaborate on seasonal promotions with F&B. The role requires experience in 5-star resorts in UAE/GCC and a passion for culinary excellence.