Demi Chef (Hot Kitchen - ADD)

Role summary

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The Demi Chef supports the Hot Kitchen team by preparing ingredients, cooking dishes to the hotel’s standards, maintaining consistent presentation, and following recipes and portion controls. Candidates should have culinary training or relevant professional kitchen experience, good knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP principles, and safe equipment use. The role requires stamina, attention to detail, teamwork, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a clean workstation, reduce waste, follow Marriott and St. Regis service standards, and support the Chef de Partie and wider kitchen team during busy service periods.

About the employer

The St. Regis Bangkok is a luxury hotel operated under Marriott International’s St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand. Located near Bangkok’s central business and shopping districts, the hotel combines refined accommodation, fine dining, attentive butler-style service, and elegant event facilities. St. Regis properties are known for personalized guest experiences, sophisticated design, and strong culinary operations. Employees typically work within international hospitality standards and may receive benefits such as staff meals, uniforms, training, medical support, service charge, and opportunities to transfer within Marriott’s global network. The hotel offers a professional environment for chefs who want experience in luxury hospitality, high-volume service, banquet operations, and multicultural teamwork.

Working in Thailand

Although this position is in Bangkok rather than on an island, Thailand offers excellent coastal relocation and leisure options. Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, and Pattaya have regular opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, wellness centers, and tourism businesses. Thai culture values politeness, respect for elders, community, and a calm service style. Lifestyle costs vary: Bangkok offers transport, nightlife, and career networking, while island living is slower but can be more seasonal and expensive. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit before starting work; requirements may include a passport, qualifications, employment contract, and health documents. Employers usually assist with the process. Learning basic Thai, arranging suitable accommodation, and checking medical insurance and contract benefits are recommended before relocating.