Sous Chef - Arabic Sweets

Wynn Al Marjan Island will be the first integrated resort in the UAE.

Set to open in 2027, the resort will be located 50 miles from Dubai International Airport in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah.

The resort will offer 1,530 rooms and suites, 22 restaurants, lounges, and bars, a theater, and a beach club.

It will feature multiple swimming and wading pools, water features, a five-star spa, a salon, a shopping promenade, and a celebrations and events center.

About the Position:

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking a Sous Chef – Arabic Sweets to join the Culinary team.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• 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 nuts, ghee, dates, syrups, and other key ingredients to minimize waste
• Support training, coaching, and on-the-job development of team members
• Ensure equipment and work areas are maintained in clean, safe, and operational condition
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef
• Supervise daily Arabic and Indain Sweets production including baklava, kunafa, maamoul, basbousa, qatayef, luqaimat, halawet el jibn, amenities, and special orders
• Ensure authenticity, precision, consistency, and visual presentation across all Arabic Sweets, respecting traditional recipes and regional variations
• Oversee the preparation of traditional doughs, fillings, syrups, and creams, including phyllo and kataifi, semolina bases, nut and date fillings, ashta, and flavored sugar syrups

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