Executive Sous Chef — Lead High-Volume Dining & Banquets

Accor Hotels; Ras al-Khaimah; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefit card

Learning programs

Talent development opportunities

CSR activities

Job summary

Accor is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah to lead high-performing kitchen teams and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, cost controls, and menu standardization while ensuring strict HACCP compliance and training initiatives. This role demands strong leadership for banqueting and all-day dining during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Senior culinary leadership experience in a 5-star resort or equivalent.
• Strong budgeting, food cost control and kitchen operations knowledge.
• Excellent leadership, communication and team development skills.
• Thorough understanding of HACCP, safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior leadership

Executive Sous Chef / Sous Chef

Budgeting & cost control

Leadership & team development

HACCP & food safety

Guest service excellence

Job description

Accor is seeking an Executive Sous Chef for Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah to lead high-performing kitchen teams and deliver exceptional dining experiences.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, cost controls, and menu standardization while ensuring strict HACCP compliance and training initiatives. This role demands strong leadership for banqueting and all-day dining during peak periods.