Sous Chef - Giorgio's Restaurant (Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok)

Job Description

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations at Giorgio’s Restaurant, maintaining consistent food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service standards. Candidates should have professional culinary experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or Italian restaurant, with strong knowledge of food preparation, kitchen safety, costing, and inventory control. The role requires leadership, menu execution, staff training, and the ability to coordinate effectively during busy services. The successful candidate is expected to be organized, creative, hands-on, calm under pressure, and committed to Marriott’s service standards. Culinary qualifications and good communication skills are typically preferred, while English ability is useful in this international hotel environment.

Company Info

Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok is a luxury riverside property operated under Marriott International’s Sheraton brand. Located beside the Chao Phraya River, the hotel offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, event facilities, recreational amenities, and views of Bangkok’s historic and commercial districts. Giorgio’s Restaurant is the hotel’s Italian dining venue, known for polished service and riverfront dining. As part of Marriott, the property follows international standards for hospitality, food safety, guest service, employee development, and operational excellence. Employees may benefit from structured training, career opportunities across Marriott’s global network, staff meals, service-charge arrangements, and other hotel benefits, depending on local policy and contract terms. The hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, groups, and events, creating a fast-paced and multicultural working environment.

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