Mediterranean Sous Chef - Lead 5-Star Kitchen Team

Wynn Al Marjan Island; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

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Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, is seeking a Sous Chef – Mediterranean Cuisine to lead the Mediterranean kitchen and uphold the highest culinary standards. The role focuses on menu development, cost control and staff leadership in a 5-star setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a luxury kitchen, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a solid grasp of HACCP and safety regulations. Employment includes a competitive salary in AED with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent; culinary qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Mediterranean cuisine, including cost control and pricing of ingredients and supplies.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with ability to motivate and guide team members.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to oversee inventory and staff schedules.
• High attention to detail for food quality, presentation, cleanliness and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a 5-star kitchen environment, including substantial Mediterranean cuisine and kitchen leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Mediterranean kitchen to ensure efficiency and adherence to culinary standards.
• Monitor resource consumption and optimize equipment, ingredients and inventory usage.
• Develop weekly set menus, monthly promotions, and seasonal offerings with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented according to recipes and quality standards.
• Lead, coach and support the kitchen team to maintain high performance and teamwork.
• Maintain HACCP-compliant cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen, equipment and utensils.
• Address guest requests and feedback to enhance the dining experience; uphold safety practices and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, is seeking a Sous Chef – Mediterranean Cuisine to lead the Mediterranean kitchen and uphold the highest culinary standards. The role focuses on menu development, cost control and staff leadership in a 5-star setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a luxury kitchen, strong leadership, excellent communication, and a solid grasp of HACCP and safety regulations. Employment includes a competitive salary in AED with comprehensive benefits.