Chef De Cuisine Andamp; 8211; Thai

Job Description

Job Objectives

Manage the Benjarong kitchen to produce consistently authentic, Thai inspired cuisine of excellent quality. Lead a specialized team to uphold the “Benjarong” legacy—balancing traditional Thai flavors with modern presentation—while strictly adhering to Dusit’s high standards for food safety, hygiene, and guest satisfaction.

Primary Responsibilities

Culinary Excellence: Prepares and ensures the delivery of authentic Thai flavors and presentation standards. Personally, tests food for seasoning, texture, and freshness to ensure every dish meets the Benjarong signature.

Operational Leadership: Under the supervision of the Executive Sous Chef, directs the daily operations of the Benjarong kitchen to promote a seamless guest experience.

Inventory & Mis-en-place: Oversees the sourcing and preparation of specialized Thai ingredients. Ensures all herbs, spices, and pastes are well-stocked and meet quality benchmarks.

Standard Maintenance: Maintains world-class sanitation and hygiene standards within the Benjarong section, ensuring the kitchen environment reflects the elegance of the restaurant.

Innovation & Trends: Analyzes market trends and guest feedback specifically regarding Thai specialty dining to continuously evolve the menu and guest offerings.

Resource Management: Monitors and reduces food waste and utility consumption (energy/water) through staff training and meticulous portion control.

Team Development: Conducts daily briefings and provides specialized training in Thai culinary techniques to junior staff.

Administrative Oversight: Manages duty rosters based on business volume, handles leave requests, and oversees performance evaluations and recruitment for the outlet.

Brand Ambassadorship: Acts as the primary face of Benjarong’s culinary team, embodying “Thai Graciousness” and maintaining a professional, well-groomed appearance at all times.

Accountabilities & Culture

Thai Graciousness: Represents the Dusit brand values by delivering an exceptional guest experience rooted in Thai hospitality.

Culture Carrier: Fully embraces and cascades the company’s “Proud to belong and to contribute” vision to the Benjarong team.

Confidentiality: Protects all intellectual property, including proprietary Benjarong recipes and guest data.

Job Requirements

Experience: At least 3–5 years of Chef experience in a 5-star hotel or a top-tier Thai specialty restaurant.

Technical Mastery: Deep, expert knowledge of Authentic Thai Cuisine (Royal Thai techniques, flavor balancing of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy).

Compliance: Strong, practical understanding of HACCP and international food safety standards.

Financial Acumen: Proven track record in cost control (food, labor, and equipment) to meet hotel financial goals without compromising quality.

Leadership: Demonstrated passion for menu engineering, creative presentation, and mentoring a diverse kitchen team.

Supportive Functions

This position may be required to perform a combination of supportive functions, such as participating in guest-facing cooking demonstrations or supporting banquet events, as determined by the Executive Chef based on hotel needs.