Executive Chef (Thai Cuisine)

Job Scope

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of kitchen operations across multiple outlets, ensuring consistency in culinary standards and execution
• Uphold and continuously elevate food quality, presentation, and overall dining standards in alignment with the brand’s positioning
• Establish, implement, and enforce kitchen SOPs, hygiene protocols, and food safety standards in full compliance with regulatory requirements
• Drive cost efficiency by managing food costs (COGS), inventory control, and procurement processes
• Oversee menu development, including seasonal updates and the creation of innovative dishes on a quarterly basis
• Ensure optimal freshness, quality, and proper handling of all food ingredients
• Lead, mentor, and develop kitchen teams to achieve operational excellence and high performance
• Identify operational risks and ensure all kitchen equipment and environments meet safety standards
• Collaborate closely with management on operational improvements and business growth initiatives
• Remain hands-on and operationally involved when required

Job Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a senior culinary leadership role, preferably overseeing multiple outlets
• Strong expertise in Thai cuisine or closely related culinary disciplines
• Able to manage multi-outlet kitchen management and team leadership
• Exceptional understanding of cost control, kitchen operations, and food safety standards
• Strong leadership presence with excellent organisational and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Willingness to work weekends and maintain active involvement in daily operations