Head Chef – Thai Restaurant

About the role

The Head Chef will lead all kitchen operations at Rosa's Thai Restaurant, ensuring authentic, high‑quality Thai cuisine and driving culinary excellence across the brand.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and refine authentic Thai menus, maintaining consistency and innovation.
• Oversee daily kitchen activities, guiding Sous Chefs and staff to ensure efficiency and discipline.
• Maintain the highest standards of taste, texture, and presentation for every dish.
• Monitor service flow and ticket times, especially during peak periods.
• Conduct quality, health, and safety audits in line with company standards and local regulations.
• Manage inventory, par levels, waste, and food cost to optimise profitability.
• Train kitchen staff on recipes, techniques, portioning, and presentation.
• Enforce strict food safety and hygiene standards, keeping the kitchen clean and compliant.
• Foster creativity while respecting core Thai culinary principles.
• Mentor and develop team members, promoting a collaborative work culture.
• Plan and execute menus for events, private dining, and catering, addressing dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with Front‑of‑House teams to ensure smooth service and guest satisfaction.

Required profile

• Strong leadership with proven ability to manage high‑volume kitchens.
• Deep knowledge of Thai or broader Asian cuisine.
• Experience in menu development and cost control.
• Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance.

Required skills

• Wok cooking techniques
• Menu development
• Thai cuisine expertise
• Food safety
• Hygiene standards
• Cost control
• Quality assurance