Sous Chef - Pastry Shop

Wynn Al Marjan Island; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 201,000 - 357,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary paid in Dirhams AED

Excellent leave policy

Healthcare package

Incentive programs

Employee benefits

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks a Sous Chef – Pastry Shop to lead the pastry kitchen, drive menus, and ensure peak quality and presentation in a 5‑star UAE resort. You will manage costs, mentor the pastry team, and uphold HACCP standards in daily operations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in a luxury kitchen, strong pastry expertise, and excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. The role requires flexibility for shifts and a hospitable guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in a 5-star kitchen environment with pastry leadership.
• Strong knowledge of pastry, cost control and pricing ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily Pastry kitchen operations ensuring efficiency and culinary standards.
• Monitor resource consumption; optimize equipment, ingredients and inventory.
• Develop weekly menus, monthly promotions and seasonal offerings with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to established recipes and quality standards.
• Lead, coach, and support kitchen team to maintain high performance and teamwork.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene per HACCP, health and safety regulations.
• Deliver high-quality pastries and address guest requests and feedback promptly.

Skills

Pastry expertise

Leadership

Communication

Time management

HACCP knowledge

Education

Culinary qualification

Secondary school diploma

Job description

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 – Pastry Shop to join theCulinary team.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

Oversee the daily operations of the Pastry 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 pastries 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 Senior Pastry 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 pastry, 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 pastry and kitchen leadership.

Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing schedules based on business demands.

Must be at least 18 years of age.

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 sseeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.

Benefits

• We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE.
• an excellent leave policy,
• a healthcare package
• incentive programs,
• and other employee benefits .

Job Info

• Job Identification 1075
• Job Category Food and Beverage - Culinary