Sous Chef - Japanese Cuisine

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 290,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare package

Leave policy

Incentive programs

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Sous Chef – Japanese to lead the Japanese kitchen at our luxury resort, ensuring authenticity, high standards, and innovative menu development.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years' culinary experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role within fine dining, Michelin/Forbes-luxe settings, and strong HACCP knowledge. You will coach a multicultural team and deliver exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of culinary experience required.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role.
• Advanced knowledge of Japanese cuisine and presentation.
• Experience in menu development and culinary innovation.
• Experience in luxury hospitality or Michelin-/Forbes-rated settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Japanese kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards of quality, authenticity, freshness, and visual appeal.
• Develop seasonal menus, weekly specials, and promotional offerings in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor food costs, inventory levels, purchasing, and resource utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across all kitchen areas, equipment, and storage facilities.
• Lead, train, coach, and motivate kitchen team members, ensuring continuous development and adherence to culinary standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by addressing special requests, resolving concerns promptly, and incorporating guest feedback to improve service.
• Foster a positive team culture through effective communication, innovation, collaboration, compliance with company policies, and support for sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Japanese cuisine expertise

Leadership experience

Menu development

HACCP knowledge

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

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 – Japanese to join the Culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the Japanese kitchen, ensuring efficient workflow, consistency, and compliance with company standards.
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards of quality, authenticity, freshness, and visual appeal.
• Develop seasonal menus, weekly specials, and promotional offerings in collaboration with the Executive Chef.
• Monitor food costs, inventory levels, purchasing, and resource utilization to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Maintain HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across all kitchen areas, equipment, and storage facilities.
• Lead, train, coach, and motivate kitchen team members, ensuring continuous development and adherence to culinary standards.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by addressing special requests, resolving concerns promptly, and incorporating guest feedback to improve service.
• Foster a positive team culture through effective communication, innovation, collaboration, compliance with company policies, and support for sustainability initiatives.

About You

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of culinary experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role within a fine dining Japanese restaurant, luxury hotel, or internationally recognized hospitality brand.
• Advanced knowledge of Japanese cuisine, including traditional and contemporary cooking techniques, ingredients, and presentation standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in the preparation of a wide range of Japanese dishes, with strong knowledge of premium ingredient selection, quality assessment, and food execution.
• Experience in menu development, recipe standardization, seasonal offerings, and culinary innovation within a fine dining environment.
• Experience within Michelin-starred, Forbes-rated, luxury hospitality, or other high-end dining establishments is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership experience managing, coaching, developing, and motivating multicultural culinary teams while maintaining high performance standards.
• Strong understanding of HACCP principles, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, inventory management, food cost control, labor management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and guest service skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced luxury dining environment.
• Culinary diploma, degree, or equivalent professional training preferred.
• 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 .