Luxury Sushi Sous Chef – Omakase & Leadership

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in Dirhams (AED)

Healthcare package

Annual leave policy

Incentive programs

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Sushi Sous Chef – Japanese to join the Culinary team. You will assist the Executive Chef in daily operations of the sushi kitchen and lead a skilled, multilingual team in a luxury resort environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of culinary experience, strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, and proven leadership. The role requires maintaining HACCP standards, controlling food costs, and delivering exquisite omakase-style experiences.

Qualifications

• Culinary diploma or equivalent training.
• 5–8 years culinary experience with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Expertise in Japanese cuisine and sushi craftsmanship.
• Experience in luxury/hospitality brands; Michelin/Forbes is a plus.
• Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
• Ability to lead diverse kitchen teams.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sushi Chef in daily sushi kitchen operations.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and omakase dishes.
• Ensure freshness, quality, and safety of ingredients, especially seafood.
• Train and develop kitchen staff to maintain standards and service quality.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and productivity to meet demand.
• Control food costs through purchasing, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and hygiene across kitchen facilities.
• Support menu development and handle issues in the head chef's absence.

Skills

Sushi craftsmanship

Kitchen leadership

Food safety HACCP

Menu development

Inventory & cost control

Certified culinary training

Education

Culinary diploma/degree or equivalent

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Sushi Sous Chef – Japanese to join the Culinary team. You will assist the Executive Chef in daily operations of the sushi kitchen and lead a skilled, multilingual team in a luxury resort environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of culinary experience, strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, and proven leadership. The role requires maintaining HACCP standards, controlling food costs, and delivering exquisite omakase-style experiences.