Sous Chef - Thai Cuisine (Expat)

Grand Hyatt; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Hyatt Kochi invites an experienced Sous Chef (Thai Cuisine) to lead the Thai kitchen under the Chef de Cuisine, ensuring profitability and guest delight in line with Hyatt standards.

You will oversee kitchen operations, uphold hygiene and safety, and drive quality with a focus on luxury service while coordinating with a multinational team in a high-end hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as Sous Chef (Thai Cuisine) or 4 years as Chef de Partie.
• Experience in luxury international brands preferred.
• Kitchen hygiene, health and safety knowledge required.
• Basic MS Office and Recipe Maintenance System familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing the Thai Kitchen operations.
• Aim to maximize guest satisfaction and maintain Hyatt brand standards.
• Support planning, organizing, directing and controlling kitchen activities and administration.

Job description

Organization

Grand Hyatt Kochi

Summary

You will be responsible to assist with the efficient running of the department in line with Hyatt International's Corporate Strategies and brand standards, whilst meeting employee, guest and owner expectations. The Sous Chef (Thai Cuisine) is responsible to assist the Chef de Cuisine in managing his / her assigned kitchen operation as a successful independent profit center, ensuring maximum guest satisfaction, through planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the Kitchen operation and administration.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years work experience as Sous Chef (Thai Cuisine) or 4 years as Chef de Partie in a hotel or large restaurant with good standards; preferably with experience in luxury international brands. Qualification in Kitchen Production or Management will be an advantage. Comprehensive knowledge of kitchen hygiene practices and occupational health and safety standards will be essential. Basic Computer Skills in MS Office, and Recipe Maintenance System is preferred.