Executive Chef jobs in United Arab Emirates

On schedule to open in the United Arab Emirates in early 2027, Wynn Al Marjan Island has been created as an opulent and entertaining beachside destination for discerning guests to play and relax. Located less than 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport, this integrated resort offering 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants and lounges, a theater, nightclub, and five-star spa is currently under construction on a picturesque island that gracefully curves into the Arabian Gulf.

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking an Executive Chef to join the resort’s Staff Accommodation Dining team.

• Operational Leadership
• Oversee daily kitchen operations across all venues, ensuring cost-effective and efficient service delivery within budget.
• Set and monitor food quality benchmarks to ensure consistency and excellence.
• Uphold strict hygiene and sanitation protocols across all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, fostering a culture of accountability and culinary excellence.
• Manage kitchen administration, including inventory, procurement, and reporting.
• Prepare and present operational reports to senior management, highlighting performance, challenges, and opportunities.
• Manage the staff roster.
• Provide supervision, direction, and leadership to kitchen staff to achieve department goals.
• Make decisions about staff hiring.
• Monitor industry and market trends and propose adjustments to menus, pricing, and Team Member wages accordingly.
• Suggest creative ideas to enhance the kitchen’s image and offering.
• Interact with Department and Company Team Members and management professionally and positively.
• Remain well-mannered and well-groomed as per Department and Company standards.
• Follow health and safety standards and strive for constant improvement to avoid health and injury hazards.

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

• Extensive knowledge of diverse cooking styles and techniques.
• Excellent leadership, management, and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to motivate, mentor, and guide team members to ensure optimal performance.
• Proven experience in managing diverse cooking styles and techniques.
• Strong ability to work with brand partners to create collaborative culinary experiences.
• Experience in managing large teams and overseeing culinary operations for high-end dining establishments.
• Strong organizational skills to manage inventory, schedules, and daily operations efficiently.

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 life insurance, 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.