Culinary Instructor - Culinary Academy

Role Overview

Culinary Instructor at Wynn Al Marjan Island, a luxury integrated resort under development in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, opening in 2027. The position is based at the resort's Culinary Academy.

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 deliver high-quality practical culinary training, mentoring, and assessment within the Culinary Academy, developing learners across all skill levels in technical competency, food safety, professional standards, and kitchen discipline while maintaining curriculum quality and learner progression.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery

• Deliver practical culinary training sessions, demonstrations, and workshops aligned with academy curriculum, lesson plans, and competency standards.
• Support training across all skill levels, covering culinary techniques, food safety, equipment use, product handling, and operational readiness.
• Demonstrate classical and contemporary culinary techniques to mixed-ability learners.

Learner Development & Mentoring

• Coach and mentor learners to develop technical skills, product knowledge, kitchen discipline, organization, and professional behaviors.
• Assess learner performance through practical evaluations, observations, and competency tracking, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Identify learners requiring additional support and escalate development concerns or progression risks when necessary.

Curriculum & Materials

• Prepare and continuously improve recipes, training materials, lesson plans, assessments, checklists, and learner resources.
• Contribute to curriculum improvements and academy events.

Compliance & Environment

• Maintain a safe, hygienic, organized training environment while ensuring compliance with food safety, HACCP, allergen, and health and safety standards.

Administration & Coordination

• Manage training records, resources, stock control, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years' progressive culinary experience at Chef De Partie or above, in luxury hospitality, resort operations, premium restaurants, or culinary education; fine dining restaurant experience is a strong advantage.
• A formal culinary qualification from a recognized institution.
• Previous experience delivering practical training, mentoring junior chefs, apprentices, trainees, or culinary students.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen controls, kitchen risk awareness, and safe equipment operation.

Skills & Competencies

• Confidence in demonstrating classical and contemporary culinary techniques.
• Patient, disciplined, approachable, and supportive training style, with the ability to maintain high standards while encouraging learner confidence.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prepare sessions, manage resources, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Basic proficiency in digital training or reporting tools.

Additional Information

• Salary is paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE.
• Excellent leave policy.
• Healthcare package.
• Incentive programs and other employee benefits.