Mediterranean Sous Chef - Luxury Resort Kitchen Lead

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 246,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Incentive programs

Employee benefits

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks a seasoned Sous Chef – Mediterranean to lead the Culinary team in the UAE. You will oversee the Mediterranean kitchen daily, ensure consistency with recipes and standards, and mentor staff to optimize performance. The role requires strong leadership, cost control, and adherence to HACCP guidelines.

You will develop menus, manage inventory and schedules, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a luxury resort setting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a 5-star kitchen with Mediterranean focus.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor and guide staff.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for staff and management.
• Organizational and time management skills with inventory oversight.
• Knowledge of cost control and pricing of ingredients and supplies.
• Attention to detail ensuring quality, safety, and hygiene (HACCP).
• Basic computer literacy for POS/inventory tasks.
• Willingness to work shifts and adapt to business needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Mediterranean kitchen operations ensuring efficiency and culinary standards.
• Monitor resource use and optimize equipment, ingredients, and inventory.
• Develop weekly menus, promotions, and seasonal offerings with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented per recipes and quality guidelines.
• Lead, coach, and support kitchen staff to maintain high performance.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene per HACCP and safety regulations.
• Address guest requests and feedback to enhance the dining experience.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef.

Skills

Mediterranean cuisine

Kitchen leadership

Cost control

Communication

Organization & time management

HACCP & health compliance

Basic computer literacy

Shift flexibility

Education

Secondary school diploma

Culinary qualification preferred

8+ years in 5-star kitchen

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks a seasoned Sous Chef – Mediterranean to lead the Culinary team in the UAE. You will oversee the Mediterranean kitchen daily, ensure consistency with recipes and standards, and mentor staff to optimize performance. The role requires strong leadership, cost control, and adherence to HACCP guidelines.

You will develop menus, manage inventory and schedules, and collaborate with the Executive Chef to deliver exceptional guest experiences in a luxury resort setting.