Sous Chef - Marina Estates

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 223,000 - 402,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary paid in AED

Healthcare package

Incentive programs

Leave policy

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah seeks a skilled Sous Chef – Marina Estates to lead daily kitchen operations and menu development for Arabic and Indian cuisine. Collaboration with the Culinary team ensures high-quality dishes and consistent presentation across all outlets.

You will coach staff, manage inventories, schedules, and HACCP-compliant food safety practices while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a luxury resort setting.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent required.
• Culinary qualification preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills.
• Arabic and Indian cuisine knowledge with cost control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail and food quality standards.
• Minimum 8 years in a 5-star kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for efficiency and standards.
• Monitor resource use and optimize equipment, ingredients, and inventory.
• Develop weekly menus, monthly promotions, and seasonal offerings with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure dishes meet recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Lead and coach kitchen team to maintain performance and teamwork.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and HACCP compliance.
• Address guest requests and feedback to enhance dining experience.
• Uphold health and safety practices and assist in other duties as required by your supervisors.

Skills

Arabic cuisine

Indian cuisine

Cost control

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Experience 8+ years

Shift flexibility

Age 18+

Education

Secondary school diploma

Culinary qualification (preferred)

Tools

Basic computer software

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 – Marina Estates to join the Culinary team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the 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 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

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification. Culinary qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Arabic and Indian 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 Arabic and Indian 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 applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.