Sous Chef - Arabic Sweets

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in overseeing daily Arabic Sweets and Indian sweets production operations and workflow
• Ensure all products meet established quality, authenticity, presentation, and consistency standards
• Supervise and guide kitchen team members during production periods
• Maintain strict compliance with hygiene, sanitation, and food safety standards
• Assist with production planning, scheduling, and prioritization, including high-volume festive periods
• Monitor the handling, storage, and usage of ingredients to minimize waste
• Supervise daily Arabic and Indian Sweets production including baklava, kunafa, maamoul, basbousa, qatayef, luqaimat, halawet el jibn, amenities, and special orders
• Oversee the preparation of traditional doughs, fillings, syrups, and creams

Requirements

• Recognized culinary qualification or equivalent professional training in Pastry Arts, with specialized expertise in Arabic and Middle Eastern sweets
• Demonstrated professional experience producing Arabic Sweets in a luxury hotel, resort, renowned Arabic sweets house, or high-volume production environment
• Sound technical knowledge of traditional and contemporary Arabic Sweets
• Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP principles
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary culinary team

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Gulf and Levantine sweets traditions
• Arabic language skills

About the Company

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE. Set to open in 2027, the resort will be located in Ras Al Khaimah. The resort will offer 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, and a beach club.