Sushi Sous Chef - Japanese Cuisine

Wynn Al Marjan Island; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary in AED

Healthcare package

Leave policy

Incentive Programs

Employee benefits

Job summary

Wynn Al Marjan Island seeks a Sushi Sous Chef – Japanese to lead the fine dining sushi kitchen within a luxury resort environment. You will supervise staff, ensure pristine seafood sourcing, and drive high-end presentation for omakase and signature dishes.

The role requires 5–8 years in culinary roles with at least 2 in a supervisory or Sous Chef capacity, strong knowledge of Japanese cuisine, and a track record in premium dining settings. UAE experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of culinary experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or Sous Chef role in fine dining Japanese restaurant or luxury hospitality.
• Advanced knowledge of Japanese cuisine, sushi craftsmanship, seafood sourcing, fish butchery, and traditional techniques.
• Demonstrated expertise in premium seafood handling and omakase-style experiences.
• Strong knowledge of seasonal Japanese ingredients and contemporary presentation standards.
• Experience in Michelin-starred, Forbes-rated, or luxury dining environments is highly preferred.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and ability to motivate multicultural culinary teams.
• Solid understanding of HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sushi Chef in daily sushi kitchen operations.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, and omakase.
• Ensure high standards of freshness, quality, and food safety for all ingredients.
• Supervise, train, and develop kitchen staff to maintain service excellence.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and kitchen productivity to meet business needs.
• Control food costs through purchasing, inventory, waste reduction, and portioning.
• Maintain HACCP compliance and kitchen hygiene across facilities.
• Support menu development and assume kitchen leadership in the absence of supervisors.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Japanese cuisine

Seafood handling

Sushi craftsmanship

HACCP knowledge

Menu development

Staff coaching

Kitchen budgeting

Education

Culinary diploma/degree

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 Sushi Sous Chef – Japanese to join theCulinary team.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

Assist the Executive Chef and Executive Sushi Chef in managing the daily operations of the sushi kitchen.

Oversee the preparation and presentation of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, omakase, and other Japanese dishes, ensuring quality and consistency.

Ensure all ingredients, particularly seafood, meet the highest standards of freshness, quality, and food safety.

Supervise, train, and develop kitchen team members to maintain operational excellence and service standards.

Manage staffing, scheduling, and kitchen productivity in line with business requirements.

Control food costs through effective purchasing, inventory management, waste reduction, and portion control.

Maintain HACCP compliance, hygiene standards, and the cleanliness of kitchen facilities, equipment, and storage areas.

Support menu development, resolve operational and guest-related issues, and assume responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Executive Sushi Chef.

About You:

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

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, sushi craftsmanship, seafood sourcing, fish butchery, and traditional culinary techniques.

Demonstrated expertise in premium seafood handling, quality assessment, and the preparation of sushi, sashimi, nigiri, maki, specialty rolls, and omakase-style experiences.

Strong knowledge of seasonal Japanese ingredients, authentic preparation methods, and contemporary fine dining presentation standards.

Experience within Michelin-starred, Forbes-rated, luxury hospitality, or other high-end dining environments is highly preferred.

Proven leadership experience managing, coaching, developing, and motivating multicultural culinary teams.

Strong understanding of HACCP principles, food safety regulations, sanitation standards, and quality assurance procedures.

Demonstrated experience in menu development, recipe standardization, inventory management, food cost control, labor management, and waste reduction initiatives.

Strong guest engagement skills with a thorough understanding of luxury dining expectations and personalized service standards.

Excellent organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, and time-management abilities.

Ability to perform effectively and maintain composure in a high-volume, fast-paced fine dining environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative and hands-on leadership approach.

Culinary diploma, degree, or equivalent professional culinary training preferred.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1222
• Job Category Food and Beverage - Culinary