307 Chefs jobs in Thailand

What you bring

• Strong Mediterranean / European cuisine knowledge.
• Proven experience in a quality independent dining restaurant.
• Strong leadership and communication skills and be hands on.
• Understanding of Food Safety & Kitchen Hygiene.
• Able to work under pressure - The restaurant is very busy covers per dinner service.
• Flexible  and fun work attitude.
• Lead by example attitude with a strong sense of understanding and ownership.
• Have a good command of English.
• Must possess a high level of creativity and high quality standards.

Additional Information

Job Number

Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary

LocationW Bangkok, 106 North Sathorn Road, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand, 10500

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Accountable for overall success of the daily kitchen operations. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Works to continually improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Supervises all kitchen areas to ensure a consistent, high quality product is produced. Responsible for guiding and developing staff including direct reports. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

• Reviews and adjust systems and procedures in the kitchen to ensure their effectiveness.

• Develops, designs, or creates new menus and recipes based on standards or artistic contributions.

• Demonstrates knowledge of high quality food products, presentations and flavor.

• Ensures compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

• Knows and implements brand's Safety Standards.

• Supervises kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.

• Maintains purchasing, receiving and food storage standards.

• Operates and maintains all department equipment and reports malfunctions.

• Supports procedures for food & beverage portion and waste controls.

• Develop and implement environmentally friendly processes and procedures for food preparation, energy use and waste management in the restaurant.

• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

• Assists in determining how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Leading Culinary Team

• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Supervises and manages employees. Manages all day-to-day operations. Understands employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Serves as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Ensures and maintains the productivity level of employees.

• Ensures that menu items are prepared and presented according to use record standards.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

• Estimates daily production needs on a weekly basis and communicates production needs to kitchen personnel daily.

• Leads shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

Maintaining Culinary Goals

• Achieves and exceeds goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

• Comprehends budgets, operating statements and payroll progress reports as needed to assist in the financial management of department.

• Schedules employees to business demands and tracks employee time and attendance.

• Understands the impact of departments operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Orders employee uniforms according to budget and ensures uniforms are properly inventoried and maintained.

• Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service, operational and financial objectives are met.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Handles guest problems and complaints.

• Strives to improve service performance.

• Helps employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Identifies the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.

• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

• Solicits employee feedback, utilizes an "open door" policy and reviews employee satisfaction results to identify and address employee problems or concerns.

• Participates in training the Restaurant and Catering staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

W Hotels' mission is to Ignite Curiosity, Expand Worlds. We are a place to experience life. We're here to open doors and open minds. We are constantly inspired by new faces and new experiences. A tuned-in, up-for-anything spirit is at our core and has made us renowned for reinventing the norms of luxury around the globe. Whatever/Whenever is our culture and service philosophy that brings our guests' passions to life. If you are original, innovative, and always looking towards the future of what's possible, welcome to W Hotels. In joining W Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Chef de Cuisine - Ciao

Culinary / Kitchen

Full time

Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, the Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for all operational, administrative, and financial aspects of Ciao, the Italian restaurant. He/ She will also provide support for Banqueting events as required.

As Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for preparation, presentation and service of all food for the a la carte Italian restaurant to highest standards and practices of the hotel.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates a food cost at an acceptable level, ensuring the highest quality and standards. Monitor costs and take corrective action when required.
• Maintains high levels of hygiene and cleanliness in area of responsibility.
• Managing a team of 10+ colleagues including hiring, training and development.

As Chef de Cuisine, we expect from you:

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Drive for excellence and ability to introduce new products according to the market.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in similar position in recognised properties/ restaurants.
• Working experiences in Thailand is a plus.
• Possess good English communication skills.
• Passionate, committed, creative, flexible and a team player with high energy level.
• Ability to perform duties under pressure, handle challenging tasks and situations.
• Computer literate and HACCP knowledge.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it's important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

We're Fans. Are you?

Company Description

A luxury hospitality brand for modern travellers, Anantara connects guests to genuine places, people and stories through personal experiences and providing heartfelt hospitality in the world's most exciting destinations. From pristine islands and tropical beaches to cosmopolitan cities, tranquil deserts and lush jungles, Anantara welcomes guests for journeys rich in discovery.

Job Description

As Chef de Cuisine - Japanese Izakaya, you will be completely responsible for directing, training, supervising, planning and coordinating all areas within the culinary department, including any projects requested by the GM, EAM-Operations, or Executive Chef. You should be comfortable in leading and managing the kitchen team, and will provide support and training on an ongoing basis. It will be your responsibility to ensure only the highest quality of food & beverage for our guests through meticulous consistency, taste and presentation of all dishes. Additionally you will monitor the food inventory on a monthly basis, maintaining proper control of orders and purchases and ensuring that all deliveries are received and handled efficiently and in line with hotel standards. You will review the food cost analysis on a daily basis to ensure that it is in line with the budget, with the goal of securing profit margins while maintaining the Corporate image of the Company at all times. You will also oversee the cleanliness and hygiene of all kitchen spaces and procedures.

Qualifications

• Culinary related qualification or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of industry and culinary management experience.
• Previous experience with controlling food and labor costs, demonstration cooking, menu development, pricing, and training of culinary team members.
• Eye for detail to achieve operational excellence.
• Passion for leadership and teamwork.
• Outgoing and entertaining personality with excellent guest service skills.

Additional Information

Chef de Cuisine - Japanese Izakaya, Shintaro Bangkok, will be based at Anantara Siam Bangkok Hotel.

About the job

Based at Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, the Chef de Cuisine will be responsible for all operational, administrative, and financial aspects of Ciao, the Italian restaurant. He/ She will also provide support for Banqueting events as required.

As Chef de Cuisine, you will be responsible for the following duties:

• Responsible for preparation, presentation and service of all food for the a la carte Italian restaurant to highest standards and practices of the hotel.
• Ensure that the kitchen operates a food cost at an acceptable level, ensuring the highest quality and standards. Monitor costs and take corrective action when required.
• Maintains high levels of hygiene and cleanliness in area of responsibility.
• Managing a team of 10+ colleagues including hiring, training and development.

As Chef de Cuisine, we expect from you:

• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Drive for excellence and ability to introduce new products according to the market.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in similar position in recognised properties/ restaurants.
• Working experiences in Thailand is a  plus.
• Possess good English communication skills.
• Passionate, committed, creative, flexible and a team player with high energy level.
• Ability to perform duties under pressure, handle challenging tasks and situations.
• Computer literate and HACCP knowledge.

Our commitment to you

• Learning & Development. Your success is our success. We craft unique learning and development programmes for various stages in your career so that you grow, continuously.
• MOstay. When you work as hard as our colleagues do, it's important to take time off. As a member of the #MOfamily, you can stay with us wherever you go in the world. The MOstay programme offers complimentary nights and additionally attractive rates on rooms for you and your loved ones.
• Heath & Colleague Wellness. Finding the right work-life balance is important. Your wellbeing matters to us. A variety of health benefits and wellness programmes are offered to all our colleagues, globally.

We're Fans. Are you?

Additional Information
Job Number

Job Category
Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location
Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort Thailand, 221 / 2 Moo 20 Kwaewai Road, Chiang Rai, Thailand, Thailand, 57000VIEW ON MAP

Schedule
Full Time

Located Remotely?
N

Position Type
Non-Management

Please contact your Regional Talent Acquisition team for assistance with this job description.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savour the destination. We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life. We're looking for curious and creative people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien. In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.
Be
where you can do your best work,
begin
your purpose,
belong
to an amazing global team, and
become
the best version of you.

Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise all kitchen operations in the assigned outlet or restaurant.
• Plan, prepare, and execute high-standard dishes and menus that align with the brand and guest expectations.
• Ensure proper hygiene, sanitation, and safety standards in the kitchen, in compliance with HACCP and local regulations.
• Control food costs, minimize waste, and manage inventory effectively.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef in creating seasonal menus and promotions.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate kitchen team members to maintain high performance and morale.
• Maintain equipment, ensure maintenance needs are reported and followed up.
• Ensure all culinary team members adhere to resort policies and procedures.
• Monitor guest satisfaction and adjust operations accordingly to enhance guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Chef De Cuisine or in a similar leadership role
• Culinary degree or equivalent professional training from a recognized institution
• Proven track record of menu development, kitchen management, and team leadership
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, including HACCP principles
• Excellent understanding of budgeting, forecasting, menu costing, and inventory management
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop culinary team members
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Creativity and innovation in culinary techniques and flavor combinations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Proficiency in kitchen management software and Microsoft Office suite
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Additional Information

Job Number

Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary

LocationPattaya Marriott Resort and Spa, 64 Moo 1, Pattaya City Chonburi, Thailand, Thailand, 20250

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Accountable for the quality, consistency and production of the specialty restaurant kitchen. Exhibits culinary talents by personally performing tasks while leading the staff and managing all food related functions. Coordinates menus, purchasing, staffing and food preparation for the property's specialty restaurant. Works with team to improve guest and employee satisfaction while maintaining the operating budget. Must ensure sanitation and food standards are achieved. Develops and trains team to improve results.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Setting and Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Specialty Restaurant

• Develops, designs, or creates new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions for specialty restaurant.

• Supervises specialty restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.

• Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.

• Recognizes superior quality products, presentations and flavor.

• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the specialty restaurant.

• Communications production needs to key personnel.

• Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the specialty restaurant.

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

• Estimates daily specialty restaurant production needs.

• Prepares and cooks foods of all types, either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

• Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

• Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Leading Kitchen Team

• Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

• Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

• Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

• Supervises and manages specialty restaurant kitchen employees. Managing all day-to-day operations. Understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees' absence.

• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

• Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

• Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.

• Ensures employees are cross-trained to support successful daily operations.

• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

Establishing and Maintaining Specialty Restaurant Kitchen Goals

• Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance goals, budget goals, team goals, etc.

• Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.

• Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

• Effectively investigates, reports and follows-up on employee accidents.

• Knows and implements company safety standards.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

• Manages day-to-day operations, ensuring the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

• Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback, and individual coaching when needed.

• Sets a positive example for guest relations.

• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

• Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

• Handles guest problems and complaints.

• Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

• Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

• Participates in training specialty restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.

• Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.

• Participates in the employee performance appraisal process, providing feedback as needed.

• Uses all available on the job training tools for employees.

• Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provides information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

• Analyzes information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Additional Information

Job Number

Job CategoryFood and Beverage & Culinary

LocationThe Naka Island a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Phuket, 32 Moo 5 Tambol Paklok, Phuket, Phuket, Thailand, 83110

ScheduleFull Time

Located Remotely?N

Position Type Non-Management

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervise and coordinate activities of cooks and workers. Determine how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. Ensure proper portion, arrangement, and food garnish to be served. Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared. Inform Food & Beverage service staff of menu specials and out of stock menu items. Prepare special meals or substitute items. Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks. Provide cooks with needed items. Monitor stock of kitchen supplies and food. Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program and food products. Ensure the quality of the food items and notify manager if a product does not meet specifications.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Address guests' service needs. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION

Education: Technical, Trade, or Vocational School Degree.

Related Work Experience: 4 to 6 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand – a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties – serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.

From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale – a portal to the destination's cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.