Sous Chef - Bakery

Role Overview

Sous Chef - Bakery at Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The resort is under construction and set to open in 2027.

Company Overview

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE, located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will feature 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, a beach club, multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

Role Purpose

To oversee daily bakery kitchen operations, support the Executive Chef in production management, supervise bakery staff, and ensure all baked goods meet quality, presentation, consistency, and yield standards while maintaining strict food safety and hygiene protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Production

• Oversee the daily operations of the Bakery kitchen to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily bakery production operations and workflow.
• Oversee the production of breads, viennoiserie, doughs, and other baked goods.
• Monitor fermentation, baking, finishing processes, and production schedules to meet business demands.

Quality & Standards

• Ensure all bakery products meet quality, presentation, consistency, and yield standards.
• Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Control product handling, storage, and inventory usage to minimize waste and ensure freshness.

Team Leadership

• Supervise bakery team members, providing guidance, training, and on-the-job development.
• Motivate and guide team members to achieve high-performance standards.

Planning & Development

• Assist with seasonal menu development, production planning, and other duties assigned by the Executive Chef.

Qualifications & Experience

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent qualification; culinary qualification preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in a 5-star kitchen environment.
• Substantial experience in Dim Sum Production cuisine and kitchen leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Dim Sum Production cuisine, including cost control and pricing of ingredients and supplies.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• 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.

Additional Information

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing schedules based on business demands.
• Salary paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE.
• Excellent leave policy.
• Healthcare package.
• Incentive programs and other employee benefits.