Luxury Resort Main Kitchen Sous Chef – Lead & Create

InterContinental Hotels Group; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is seeking a passionate Sous Chef – Main Kitchen to lead the day-to-day operation of the Main Kitchen, guide the culinary team, and ensure every dish meets our standards of quality, presentation and food safety.

You’ll work closely with the culinary leadership to maintain high standards, contribute to menu development and cost control, and foster a positive, professional kitchen environment that delivers exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or in a supervisory culinary role.
• Culinary qualification or relevant training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, food preparation, cooking techniques and food safety.
• Experience supervising and developing a diverse culinary team.
• Good understanding of food costing, portion control, inventory and waste management.
• Ability to organise priorities and maintain standards in a busy kitchen.
• Strong communication, teamwork and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with responsibility for kitchen operation when required.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the Main Kitchen from mise en place through busy service.
• Lead and supervise chefs and kitchen colleagues, assigning duties for each service.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, taste and presentation.
• Support menu planning, recipe development and food costing.
• Monitor portion control, stock levels and waste to manage costs.
• Ensure recipes and presentation standards are followed by the team.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and storage standards.
• Train and develop culinary colleagues and foster a positive kitchen environment.
• Coordinate with other culinary sections and F&B teams for smooth operations.
• Step into operations during high-volume service when needed.

Skills

Sous Chef

Team supervision

Food safety

Kitchen operations

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

InterContinental Ras Al Khaimah Mina Al Arab Resort & Spa is seeking a passionate Sous Chef – Main Kitchen to lead the day-to-day operation of the Main Kitchen, guide the culinary team, and ensure every dish meets our standards of quality, presentation and food safety.

You’ll work closely with the culinary leadership to maintain high standards, contribute to menu development and cost control, and foster a positive, professional kitchen environment that delivers exceptional guest experiences.