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Junior Sous Chef

Thailand Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa THB 30,000–45,000 per month, often with service charge, meals, uniform, and other hotel benefits*
Job Description

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in supervising daily kitchen operations, food preparation, plating, quality control, and hygiene standards. Candidates are generally expected to have culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel or high-volume restaurant kitchen, with strong knowledge of Thai and international cuisine. The role requires leadership, organization, creativity, and the ability to train and motivate kitchen colleagues. Applicants should understand food safety, portion control, stock management, and cost awareness. Flexibility is essential, as the position involves shift work, weekends, public holidays, and busy service periods. Good communication skills and a professional, team-focused attitude are also expected.

Company Info

Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa is a premium Marriott-branded hospitality property in Pattaya, Thailand, serving leisure travelers, families, groups, and business guests. The resort combines international hotel standards with local Thai hospitality and typically offers multiple restaurants, event facilities, guest services, recreational amenities, and spa experiences. Marriott International, its parent company, is one of the world’s largest hotel groups, operating a broad portfolio of brands across many countries. Employees generally work within structured service, safety, training, and quality systems, with opportunities to develop through Marriott’s global hospitality network. A Junior Sous Chef can expect a professionally organized kitchen environment, collaboration with multicultural teams, and exposure to high-volume resort operations. Actual benefits and conditions depend on the property’s employment package and local regulations.

Destination Guide

Thailand offers varied opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, diving, wellness, tourism, and guest services, particularly on Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Chang, and Koh Phi Phi. Pattaya is a coastal resort city rather than an island, with easy access to nearby beaches and islands such as Koh Larn. Thai culture values respect, politeness, family, and calm communication; modest dress is appropriate at temples and local communities. Island life can be relaxed and outdoors-focused, but housing, transport, and supplies may cost more than on the mainland. Foreign workers normally need a Thai employer to sponsor a Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before legally starting employment. Employers may assist with documentation, but requirements should be confirmed with Thai immigration and the embassy. Health insurance, accommodation, transport, and service charge policies should be checked before relocating. Learning basic Thai is highly useful for daily life and kitchen teamwork.