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