Sous Chef

Rak Properties PJSC; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Minor International is seeking a seasoned culinary manager for Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort to develop menus, uphold quality standards, and lead a high-performing kitchen team. The role requires strong leadership, 3+ years in culinary management, and expertise across cuisines.

The incumbent will ensure food safety, drive cost controls, and maintain equipment while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/college degree in hotel management or culinary field.
• Minimum 3 years of culinary management experience.
• Experience training teams for large quantity food preparation.
• Excellent knowledge of quality food operations.
• Strong leadership and teamwork.
• Attention to detail for operational excellence.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Expertise in all types of cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus and specials meeting target market and operating concept.
• Set standard recipes to control food cost and meet guest expectations.
• Uphold fire, hygiene and safety policies.
• Maintain kitchen equipment to a high standard with minimal breakage.
• Lead HACCP and Dubai Municipality audit readiness.
• Check incoming produce against orders and specs.
• Maximize colleague productivity and maintain discipline per hotel guidelines.
• Follow Anantara presentation guidelines for consistent culinary quality.
• Suggest improvements to presentation guidelines and offerings.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation practices in all outlets.
• Oversee asset management of outlet property and facilities.

Skills

Leadership

Team Training

Guest Service

Culinary Expertise

Operations Management

Attention to Detail

Quality Food Operations

Food Safety

Education

College degree in Hotel Management or related culinary degree

Job description

Job Location

Job Location: Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits. Escape to Ras Al Khaimah for beach, desert, and mountain adventures. The northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a more tranquil rhythm yet is only 45 minutes from Dubai. Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary. Nature lovers will relish the open terrain of Ras Al Khaimah. From balmy waters to golden shorelines to rugged desert, adventure abounds. Charter a yacht and sail off into the sunset. Ride across rolling dunes and conquer the mountain peak of Jebel Jais.

Job Description

• To develop menus and "specials" which meet the needs of the target market and are in line with the operating concept for the restaurant.
• To develop menus and set standard recipes (as per SOPs) which allow the restaurants to run at an acceptable food cost, thereby satisfying guest needs and expectations.
• To have a complete understanding of, and adhere to the company’s policy relating to fire, hygiene and safety.
• To ensure that operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage.
• Responsible for the audit requirements for HACCP and Dubai Municipality as needed.
• Check incoming produce, ensuring that all food merchandise is in accordance with order sheets, receiving records and purchasing specifications.
• To maximize colleague productivity and morale and consistently maintain discipline following hotel guidelines and local legislation.
• Adhere to Anantara food preparation and presentation guidelines to ensure consistent quality culinary offerings to our guests.
• Continually look to recommend improvements and additions to the Anantara presentation guidelines.
• Maintain food safety & protection. All food in working areas should be in compliance with food handling techniques, including dating, proper storage, rotation, etc.
• Maintain basic food safety and sanitation practices.
• Take responsibility for asset management of all outlet property and facilities.

Qualifications

• College degree in Hotel Management or related culinary degree.
• At least 3 years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Previous experience training team members in large quantity food preparation.
• Excellent knowledge of quality food operations.
• Passion for leadership and teamwork.
• Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence.
• Excellent guest service skills.
• Expertise in all types of cuisine.

Company Overview

Minor International is one of the largest hospitality and leisure companies in the Asia Pacific region. Today Minor International has a global presence with hotels and resorts, restaurants and retail shops across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. When Passion Meets Growth, Opportunity Sparks. At some point, we all hit a ceiling, and few have the passion or opportunity to break through. At Minor, we’ve made it our mission to encourage our people to push boundaries in search of opportunity and achieve their fullest potential. When the business grows, so do our people.

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