Specialty Chef - Thai

Work arrangement

• This is a remote, Pacific Island-based role in Fiji.

Role overview

Kitchen operations

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes according to approved recipes, brand standards, and guest expectations.
• Take ownership of the assigned kitchen section and ensure smooth preparation and service.
• Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portion control, and overall food quality.
• Manage mise-en-place, stock rotation, storage, and par levels while minimizing food waste.

Cost, safety, and coordination

• Support food costing, inventory control, ordering, and management of kitchen expenses.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and workplace safety standards.
• Support senior chefs with kitchen coordination during busy services, functions, and events.
• Maintain kitchen equipment, preparation areas, chillers, and storage areas safely and effectively.

Team and culinary development

• Guide, train, and mentor junior chefs while promoting teamwork, discipline, and professionalism.
• Contribute ideas for menu development, recipe standardization, and continuous culinary improvement.
• Lead by example in cleanliness, organization, work ethic, grooming, and adherence to hotel standards.
• Support guest satisfaction by delivering welcoming hospitality and memorable dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Certificate or diploma in Culinary Arts, or an equivalent culinary qualification.
• 4–6 years of experience in hotel, resort, or professional kitchen operations with strong Thai cuisine experience.
• Excellent technical cooking skills and extensive knowledge of authentic Thai ingredients, flavors, preparation methods, and cooking techniques.
• Proven experience leading, guiding, and mentoring kitchen team members.

Knowledge and availability

• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards.
• Experience with menu development, food costing, ordering, inventory, portion control, and stock management.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Additional information

• Radisson Hotel Group promotes career development, team spirit, inclusion, and global and local hotel benefits.
• Team members may receive hotel stay discounts, Friends & Family rates, and discounts on breakfast, food and beverage, spa, and related services.