Executive Chef

Wynn Al Marjan Island

About the Position:

Wynn Al Marjan Island is currently seeking an Executive Chef to join the resort s Culinary Academy team.

The primary duties and responsibilities of this role are:

• Develop and implement the vision, mission, and strategy for the Culinary Academy in alignment with Wynn Al Marjan Island Resorts overall culinary philosophy

• Lead and inspire a diverse team of instructors, sous chefs, and trainers to deliver world-class culinary education.

• Curriculum & Training Development

• Manage the Culinary Academy s teaching kitchens, demo theatres, and training facilities, ensuring state-of-the-art equipment and best practices

• Actively mentor culinary staff across Wynn properties to nurture future leaders.

• Establish apprenticeship programs and cross-training initiatives with operational kitchens.

• Lead research and development initiatives in collaboration with property Executive Chefs to innovate menus, techniques, and food presentation.

• Partner with HR and Learning & Development to integrate culinary training into employee career paths.

• Continuously update training content to reflect global culinary trends, innovation, and Wynn Resorts evolving standards.

• Design and oversee comprehensive training programs covering classical cooking techniques, modern gastronomy, baking & pastry, butchery, nutrition, sustainability, and food innovation.

• Create specialized programs for leadership development (Chef de Partie, Sous Chefs, Junior Chefs).

About You:

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

• Minimum 10 15 years of progressive culinary leadership experience, including Executive Chef or senior culinary training roles in luxury hotels, resorts, or culinary institutions.

• Proven expertise in menu development, modern gastronomy, classical cooking, and global cuisines.

• Strong background in culinary education, training program design, and talent development.

• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills with multicultural teams.

• Professional culinary certification from a recognized institution; additional certifications in food safety and nutrition preferred