Executive Sous Chef - Lead High-Volume Kitchens & Growth

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

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.