Organization- Miraval The Red Sea
Summary
Job Opening: Sous Chef
Location: Miraval The Red Sea
Start Date: November 1, 2025
We are currently hiring a dynamic and experienced Sous Chef to join our team at Miraval The Red Sea, a resort built on the pillars of mindfulness, wellness, and elevated hospitality.
What We're Looking For:
A strong leader with a solid background in international cuisine, the ideal candidate will bring not only exceptional culinary skill but also the ability to lead a team, maintain HACCP standards, and efficiently handle all kitchen paperwork and operational tasks. You will work closely with the Chef de Cuisine, contributing to a shared goal of excellence and consistency in both food and service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support in day-to-day kitchen operations
- Lead and motivate a multicultural team in a high-volume environment
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations
- Manage kitchen documentation, inventory, and daily reports
- Maintain consistent quality in international cuisine preparation and presentation
- Foster a positive kitchen culture through effective communication and collaboration
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5 years culinary experience in luxury hotels, resorts, or wellness retreats, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Strong background in international cuisine, with emphasis on healthy, mindful, and wellness-oriented menus.
- Formal culinary education or equivalent professional training.
- Proven track record in fine dining, banquets, and à la carte operations.
- Experience in menu development, including plant-based, gluten-free, and dietary-specific offerings.
- Knowledge of food cost control, inventory management, and HACCP standards.
- Ability to train, mentor, and inspire a multicultural culinary team.
Skills & Competencies
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Creativity and passion for culinary innovation aligned with wellness philosophy.
- Strong ability to maintain consistency, quality, and presentation across all outlets.
- Calm under pressure with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to sustainability and use of local, seasonal ingredients where possible.
- Flexible, adaptable, and culturally aware.
Physical Demands
- Ability to stand, walk, and work in hot and fast-paced kitchen environments for extended periods.
- Capable of lifting and carrying items up to 20 kg.
- Manual dexterity for knife work and fine food preparation.
Work Environment
- Based at Miraval The Red Sea, a luxury wellness resort.
- Dynamic, multicultural team environment with a focus on wellness, mindfulness, and guest experience.
- Requires working weekends, holidays, and flexible hours based on operational needs.
