Sous Chef - Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

Role summary

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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, preparing high-quality cuisine, supervising culinary staff, and maintaining consistent presentation and service standards. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel, luxury resort, or high-volume restaurant, with previous supervisory experience preferred. Strong knowledge of food preparation, menu execution, portion control, ordering, cost control, sanitation, and food-safety regulations is expected. The successful candidate should be organized, hands-on, dependable, creative, and comfortable working under pressure in a multicultural team. Good communication skills, leadership ability, flexibility with shifts, and a commitment to Marriott and Luxury Collection service standards are important.

About the employer

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok is a premium Marriott International property located near Bangkok’s Asok area, close to major shopping, business, dining, and public transportation links. The hotel is known for upscale accommodation, refined restaurants and bars, attentive guest service, and facilities designed for both business and leisure travelers. As part of Marriott International, it operates within a global hospitality network with established standards for service, training, ethical conduct, and career development. The Luxury Collection brand focuses on distinctive hotels with a strong sense of place, personalized experiences, and high-quality culinary and accommodation offerings. Employees typically work in a diverse, international environment and may receive benefits such as staff meals, uniforms, training, hotel discounts, and service-charge participation, depending on the employment package and local policy.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers extensive hospitality opportunities in Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and other tourist destinations, particularly in hotels, restaurants, resorts, wellness, diving, and guest services. Thai culture emphasizes politeness, respect, hospitality, family, and maintaining a calm public manner. Lifestyle varies from Bangkok’s energetic urban environment to the slower pace, beaches, and outdoor activities of the islands. Living costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although popular resort areas can be expensive during peak seasons. Foreign workers normally need a Non-Immigrant B visa and a work permit arranged with employer support before legally working. Qualifications, passport validity, medical checks, and documented employment may be required. Relocating staff should budget for housing deposits, transport, insurance, and visa expenses, and should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, and leave provisions before accepting an offer.