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Sous Chef - Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa
Role summary
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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef with daily kitchen operations, food preparation, menu execution, quality control, inventory management, hygiene standards and team supervision. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel or high-volume restaurant kitchen, preferably in an international resort. Strong knowledge of food safety, portion control, costing and HACCP procedures is expected. The role requires practical leadership, reliable organization, creativity, teamwork and the ability to work under pressure during busy services. Good English communication is helpful, while flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is essential.
Can I work in Phuket?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Non-B visa and an online work permit; employers need 4 Thai staff per foreigner.
Watch for: Massage, beauty and guiding jobs are reserved for Thais.
Official source: Board of Investment One Stop Service: visas and work permits. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Phuket
Usual for Phuket, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Dorms at some resorts; an allowance for senior staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior packages only |
| Service charge | Shared evenly; 5-star high season THB 30,000 to 40,000 a month, about half in low season |
| Contract | 1 to 2 years; probation often 119 days |
| Leave | 6 days |
| Income tax | 0% to 35% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Le Meridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa
Le Méridien Khao Lak Resort & Spa is an upscale beachfront resort in Phang Nga, Thailand, operated under the Le Méridien brand of Marriott International. The property combines contemporary European-inspired design with the relaxed atmosphere of Thailand’s Andaman coast. It serves leisure travelers, families, groups and international guests through accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, swimming pools and spa services. As part of Marriott International, the resort benefits from global hospitality standards, structured training and career opportunities across a worldwide hotel network. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment focused on guest satisfaction, service quality, safety and operational efficiency. Its location near Khao Lak’s beaches and national parks makes it particularly suited to hospitality professionals who enjoy resort living, outdoor activities and a quieter coastal lifestyle.