Sous Chef - Southeast Asian Cuisine

Wynn Al Marjan Island; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 268,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island is seeking a Sous Chef Southeast Asian Cuisine to join the Culinary team. Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to culinary standards. Lead and develop the kitchen staff to deliver high-quality dishes.

Develop weekly set menus, monthly promotions, and seasonal offerings in collaboration with the Executive Chef. Manage inventory, cost controls, and ensure HACCP compliance for a 5-star kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
• Culinary qualification preferred.
• 8+ years in a 5-star kitchen; Southeast Asian cuisine and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the kitchen to ensure efficiency, consistency and adherence to culinary standards.
• Monitor resource consumption and optimize equipment, ingredients, and inventory.
• Develop weekly menus, monthly promotions and seasonal offerings with Executive Chef.
• Lead, coach and support the kitchen team to maintain high performance and teamwork.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented according to recipes, quality and presentation guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment and utensils in compliance with HACCP.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Education

Secondary school diploma

Culinary qualification

Job description

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Sous Chef Southeast Asian Cuisine to join the Culinary team

Primary duties and responsibilities of this role are 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

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

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Culinary qualification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Southeast Asian 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 Southeast Asian 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.