Chef de Cuisine - Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok

Role summary

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The Chef de Cuisine leads the culinary operation of an assigned restaurant or kitchen at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit. Requirements typically include formal culinary training, substantial experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant, strong knowledge of international cuisine, food safety, menu planning, costing, and team leadership. The successful candidate is expected to maintain Marriott and local hygiene standards, deliver consistent food quality, control costs, train and motivate colleagues, coordinate with service teams, and create memorable dining experiences. Flexibility, creativity, attention to detail, calm decision-making, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays are essential.

About the employer

Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok is a premium Marriott International property located near Asok and Sukhumvit Road, one of Bangkok’s most active business, shopping, and entertainment districts. The hotel is known for refined accommodation, attentive service, extensive dining facilities, and a strong focus on memorable guest experiences. As part of Marriott International’s global portfolio, it operates with established standards for hospitality, culinary quality, employee development, safety, and responsible business practices. The property serves international travelers, corporate guests, local diners, and visitors attending events in central Bangkok. Culinary employees work in a multicultural environment and may support restaurants, banquets, room service, and special functions. Compensation can include salary, service charge, meals, uniforms, medical benefits, staff rates, and opportunities for career mobility within Marriott, depending on the employment package.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers hospitality and culinary opportunities across Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and other resort destinations. Island jobs are common in hotels, restaurants, beach clubs, diving centers, spas, and tour companies, while Bangkok provides more corporate and luxury-hotel roles. Thai culture values politeness, respect for seniority, modest dress, and a calm approach to communication. Island life offers beaches, outdoor activities, fresh seafood, and a relaxed pace, but accommodation, transport, and healthcare can be more limited than in Bangkok. Foreign nationals generally need a Thai employer to sponsor a Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before legally working; requirements vary by nationality and position. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, housing, meals, insurance, contract terms, and visa responsibility before relocating. Learning basic Thai and respecting local customs makes settling in easier.