Sous Chef - Lobby Lounge

Role Overview

Sous Chef – Lobby Lounge at Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The resort, opening in 2027, will be the first integrated resort in the UAE, featuring 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, a beach club, multiple pools, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and an events center.

Company Overview

Wynn Al Marjan Island is an integrated resort development in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, 50 miles from Dubai International Airport. The resort will offer comprehensive hospitality facilities including accommodation, diverse dining venues, entertainment, wellness, retail, and event spaces.

Role Purpose

Oversee daily Lobby Lounge kitchen operations to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to culinary standards. Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality menu offerings while maintaining health, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Management

• Oversee the daily operations of the Lobby Lounge kitchen to ensure efficiency, consistency, and adherence to culinary standards.
• Monitor resource consumption and optimize the use of equipment, ingredients, and inventory.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality Lobby Lounge menu offerings.
• Oversee inventory, staff schedules, and daily kitchen operations efficiently.

Culinary Development & Standards

• 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.

Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and support the kitchen team to maintain high levels of performance, productivity, and teamwork.
• Motivate, mentor, and guide team members to achieve high-performance standards.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, equipment, and utensils in compliance with HACCP, health, and safety regulations.
• Continuously uphold and improve health and safety practices.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations.

Guest Experience

• Promptly address guest requests and feedback to enhance the dining experience.

Additional Duties

• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Executive Sous Chef or 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 lounge dining operations.
• Kitchen leadership experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of lounge dining operations, including cost control and pricing of ingredients and supplies.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Flexibility to work shifts and adapt to changing schedules based on business demands.

Additional Information

• Salary paid in United Arab Emirates Dirhams (AED).
• Paid leave policy.
• Healthcare package.
• Incentive programs and other employee benefits.