Job Description

About Wynn Al Marjan Island:

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

About You:

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

• 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, including phyllo and kataifi work, semolina and date-based pastries, syrups, creams, and finishing standards
• Proven ability to supervise and support production teams, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to established standards
• Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP principles
• Ability to operate effectively in a structured, deadline-driven production environment, including Ramadan and festive peak periods
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary culinary team; knowledge of Gulf and Levantine sweets traditions and Arabic language skills are an advantage

About Wynn Al Marjan Island’s Benefits:

We offer an attractive salary, paid in Dirhams (AED), the local currency of the UAE. In addition, we offer an excellent leave policy, a healthcare package and as well as incentive programs, and other employee benefits. The result is a package that makes this role highly attractive to outstanding applicants seeking a career with Wynn Resorts, among the most renowned and celebrated brands in the global hospitality industry.