Senior Chinese Sous Chef - 5-Star Kitchen Leadership

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 279,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in Dirhams (AED)

Healthcare package

Incentive programs

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Sous Chef – Chinese Cuisine to lead the Chinese kitchen within its upcoming UAE resort. The role drives menu development, standardization, and quality control across daily operations in a high-volume, luxury setting.

The candidate brings extensive Chinese cuisine experience, strong leadership, and a track record of managing costs, inventory, and staff schedules while ensuring HACCP-compliant practices and exceptional guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

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

Communication

Time management

Education

Secondary school diploma

Culinary qualification preferred

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Sous Chef – Chinese Cuisine to lead the Chinese kitchen within its upcoming UAE resort. The role drives menu development, standardization, and quality control across daily operations in a high-volume, luxury setting.

The candidate brings extensive Chinese cuisine experience, strong leadership, and a track record of managing costs, inventory, and staff schedules while ensuring HACCP-compliant practices and exceptional guest satisfaction.