Thai Specialty Chef — Remote Fiji Culinary Leader

Radisson Hotel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 154,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Friends & Family discounts

Food & beverage discounts

Job summary

Radisson Blu Resort (Fiji) is seeking a Specialty Chef - Thai to lead a vibrant kitchen, ensuring exceptional Thai dishes and adherence to brand standards. You will mentor junior chefs and deliver memorable dining experiences with a strong Yes I Can spirit.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in hotel or resort kitchens, deep Thai culinary knowledge, and proven leadership. You’ll apply authentic ingredients, HACCP and food safety practices, and contribute to menu development and cost control.

Qualifications

• Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts or equivalent qualification.
• 4–6 years in hotel, resort, or professional kitchen operations with strong Thai cuisine experience.
• Excellent technical cooking skills with authentic Thai ingredients and techniques.
• Proven experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring kitchen team members.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards.
• Experience in menu development, food costing, ordering, inventory, portion control, and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with approved recipes, brand standards and guest expectations.
• Take ownership of the assigned kitchen section, ensuring smooth preparation and service.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portion control, and overall food quality.
• Ensure effective mise-en-place, stock rotation, storage and par levels while minimising food waste.
• Support food costing, inventory control, ordering and management of kitchen expenses.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and workplace safety.
• Support senior chefs with kitchen coordination during busy services, functions and events.
• Guide, train and mentor junior chefs while promoting teamwork, discipline and professionalism.
• Lead by example in cleanliness, organisation, work ethic, grooming, and adherence to hotel standards.
• Deliver genuine “Yes I Can!” hospitality, taking ownership of guest satisfaction and helping create memorable dining experiences.

Skills

Thai cuisine

Kitchen leadership

Food safety HACCP

Menu development

Food costing & inventory

Staff mentoring

Food presentation

Education

Culinary arts certification

Job description

Radisson Blu Resort (Fiji) is seeking a Specialty Chef - Thai to lead a vibrant kitchen, ensuring exceptional Thai dishes and adherence to brand standards. You will mentor junior chefs and deliver memorable dining experiences with a strong Yes I Can spirit.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years in hotel or resort kitchens, deep Thai culinary knowledge, and proven leadership. You’ll apply authentic ingredients, HACCP and food safety practices, and contribute to menu development and cost control.