Sous Chef - Cold Kitchen

Role summary

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The Sous Chef – Cold Kitchen supports the Executive Chef and supervises preparation of salads, appetizers, cold dishes, dressings, desserts, and buffet presentations. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel or resort kitchen, preferably in an international or luxury environment. Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, portion control, kitchen organisation, and HACCP procedures is expected. The role requires leadership, creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to train and coordinate team members. Candidates should work well under pressure, maintain consistent quality during busy service periods, manage ingredients responsibly, and communicate effectively with colleagues across the kitchen and food-and-beverage departments.

About the employer

Pullman Phuket Panwa Beach Resort is an upscale beachfront property located on Cape Panwa in southeastern Phuket, Thailand. It operates under Pullman, the contemporary hospitality brand of Accor, which serves business and leisure travellers through hotels and resorts around the world. The resort combines modern accommodation, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, wellness services, and leisure amenities in a relaxed coastal setting. Its culinary operation typically caters to international guests, resort dining, events, and buffet services, creating opportunities for chefs with experience in international cuisine and high-volume hospitality. As part of Accor, the property may provide structured training, internal mobility, employee benefits, and exposure to international service standards. The workplace is multicultural, and kitchen employees are expected to maintain professionalism, food-safety compliance, teamwork, and consistent guest-focused quality.

Working in Thailand

Thailand offers strong hospitality opportunities on Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Chang, and other tourist islands, particularly in hotels, restaurants, wellness resorts, diving, events, and guest services. Phuket is one of the largest tourism markets and provides year-round employment, although competition can be high. Island culture blends Thai traditions, Buddhist values, seafood cuisine, festivals, and a generally welcoming community, while resort areas are more international and fast-paced. Lifestyle usually includes beaches, outdoor activities, warm weather, and a relatively relaxed social scene, but living costs and transport prices vary by island. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and a Thai work permit before legally starting employment; requirements depend on nationality and role. Employers may offer accommodation, meals, health insurance, flights, or service charge. Candidates should confirm contract terms, visa sponsorship, housing, salary deductions, and working hours before relocating.