Sous Chef - Southeast Asian Cuisine

Wynn Al Marjan Island; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary in AED

Excellent leave policy

Healthcare package

Incentive programs

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah seeks an experienced Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to oversee daily operations in a luxury, five-star setting. You will lead a skilled team, ensure recipes and presentation meet standards, and collaborate with the Executive Chef on weekly menus.

The role requires strong Southeast Asian cuisine knowledge, HACCP compliance, and a proven track record in cost control and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a 5-star kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of Southeast Asian cuisine.
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail for food quality and safety.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Flexible with shifts and minimum age 18.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations for efficiency and consistency.
• Monitor resource consumption and optimize equipment and ingredients.
• Develop weekly menus and seasonal offerings with the Executive Chef.
• Ensure dishes meet recipes and presentation guidelines.
• Lead, coach, and support the kitchen team.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and HACCP compliance.
• Address guest requests and feedback to enhance dining experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Education

Culinary qualification

Secondary school diploma

Job description

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency and consistency
• Monitor resource consumption and optimize use of equipment and ingredients
• Develop weekly set menus and seasonal offerings in collaboration with the Executive Chef
• Ensure dishes meet established recipes and presentation guidelines
• Lead, coach, and support the kitchen team
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and hygiene in compliance with HACCP and safety regulations
• Address guest requests and feedback to enhance dining experience

Requirements

• Secondary school diploma or culinary qualification preferred
• Strong knowledge of Southeast Asian cuisine and cost control
• Proven leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• High attention to detail regarding food quality and safety
• Basic computer literacy
• Minimum of 8 years experience in a 5-star kitchen environment
• Flexibility to work shifts
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Attractive salary in AED
• Excellent leave policy
• Healthcare package
• Incentive programs