Sous Chef - Italian & Seafood

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Leave policy

Incentive programs

Salary in AED

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Sous Chef – Italian & Seafood to lead the Italian & Seafood kitchen within the Culinary team. The role requires strong Italian and seafood cuisine skills, cost control and team leadership.

Extensive 8+ years in a 5-star kitchen environment is preferred and flexibility for shifts. The successful candidate will oversee menu development, coaching, and ensuring top-quality dishes while maintaining safety standards and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Italian and seafood cuisine, including cost control and pricing of ingredients and supplies.
• Leadership and supervisory skills to mentor team and achieve high-performance standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff and management.
• High attention to detail ensuring quality, presentation, cleanliness and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Italian & Seafood kitchen, ensuring efficiency and culinary standards.
• Monitor resource consumption and optimize equipment, ingredients, and inventory.
• Develop weekly menus, monthly promotions, and seasonal offerings with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented per recipes and quality standards.
• Lead and coach kitchen staff to maintain productivity and teamwork.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and HACCP-compliant health and safety practices.
• Address guest requests and feedback to enhance dining experience.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by senior chefs.

Skills

Italian cuisine

Seafood cuisine

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Inventory management

Cost control

Food safety & HACCP

Education

Secondary school diploma

Culinary qualification preferred

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Job description

Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island:

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE. Set to open in 2027, the resort will be located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will offer 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, and a beach club. It will feature multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

About The Position

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Sous Chef – Italian & Seafood to join the Culinary team.

Responsibilities

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Oversee the daily operations of the Italian & Seafood 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 Italian and seafood 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.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

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

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicant s seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.