Sous Chef-Japanese Kitchen - Jubilee Prestige Hotel Ratchadapisek

Job Description

The Sous Chef will support the Japanese Kitchen operation, leading daily food preparation, service, and kitchen coordination. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in Japanese cuisine, strong knowledge of sushi, hot kitchen, ingredients, food safety, and kitchen hygiene. The candidate is expected to supervise chefs and kitchen employees, maintain consistent quality and presentation, control food costs, manage stock, follow Marriott standards, and assist with menu planning. Good communication, leadership, organization, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy hotel environment are essential. Experience in an upscale hotel or restaurant is preferred, while Japanese-language skills may be advantageous.

Company Info

Jubilee Prestige Hotel Ratchadapisek is presented as an upscale hotel in Bangkok’s Ratchadapisek district, an active area known for business offices, entertainment venues, shopping, and convenient MRT access. The property is associated with Marriott’s international hospitality standards, which generally emphasize guest service, operational consistency, food safety, employee development, and professional hotel management. Its dining operation is expected to serve both hotel guests and local customers, creating opportunities for chefs experienced in Japanese cuisine and high-volume restaurant service. Typical hotel benefits may include service charge, meals, uniforms, medical or insurance coverage, staff discounts, training, and career mobility, although the exact package should be confirmed directly with the employer. As this is a newly listed or developing property, responsibilities, opening timelines, and final compensation may change during recruitment.

Destination Guide

Thailand offers hospitality opportunities across Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and other tourist destinations. Chefs, restaurant supervisors, spa staff, engineers, front-office employees, and sales professionals are frequently recruited by international hotels and resorts. Thai culture values respect, politeness, personal relationships, and a calm service style; learning basic Thai is helpful. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living in Bangkok to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food and transport, although resort areas can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit before legally working. Employers commonly assist with documentation, but candidates should verify terms carefully. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, taxation, banking, and document legalization. Thailand’s islands offer attractive leisure and outdoor activities, while Bangkok provides broader career development and transport connections.