Fine-Dining Sous Chef — Lead Menus & Team in UAE

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in Dirhams (AED)

Leave policy

Healthcare package

Incentive programs

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Sous Chef for the Delilah Supper Club to join the Culinary team in Ras Al Khaimah. The role focuses on overseeing daily club operations, maintaining culinary standards, and driving high-performance kitchen leadership.

Responsibilities include menu development, cost control, staff coaching, and ensuring HACCP-compliant cleanliness and presentation of all dishes. Leadership and 8+ years in a 5-star kitchen are required.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Culinary qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fine dining cuisine and supper club operations, including cost control and pricing of ingredients and supplies.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the proven ability to motivate, mentor, and guide team members to achieve high-performance standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with staff and management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to oversee inventory, staff schedules, and daily kitchen operations efficiently.
• High attention to detail, ensuring food quality, presentation standards, cleanliness, and full compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a 5-star kitchen environment, including substantial experience in fine dining cuisine and kitchen leadership.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing schedules based on business demands.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Delilah Supper Club kitchen to ensure efficiency consistency and adherence to culinary standards.
• Monitor resource consumption and optimize the use of equipment ingredients and inventory.
• Develop weekly set menus monthly promotions and seasonal offerings in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented according to established recipes quality standards and presentation guidelines.
• Lead coach and support the kitchen team to maintain high levels of performance productivity and teamwork.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen equipment and utensils in compliance with HACCP health and safety regulations.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality fine dining cuisine and promptly address guest requests and feedback to enhance the dining experience.
• Continuously uphold and improve health and safety practices and carry out additional duties as assigned by the Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Flexibility

Education

Secondary education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Sous Chef for the Delilah Supper Club to join the Culinary team in Ras Al Khaimah. The role focuses on overseeing daily club operations, maintaining culinary standards, and driving high-performance kitchen leadership.

Responsibilities include menu development, cost control, staff coaching, and ensuring HACCP-compliant cleanliness and presentation of all dishes. Leadership and 8+ years in a 5-star kitchen are required.