Summary

The Demi Chef de Partie - Thai Cuisine is responsible for supporting the Chef de Partie and senior culinary team in the preparation and presentation of authentic and contemporary Thai dishes while maintaining the highest standards of quality, consistency, hygiene, and food safety. The role assists in overseeing the assigned section, supports junior team members, and contributes to delivering exceptional dining experiences in accordance with luxury hospitality standards.

Main Duties:

Assist in the day-to-day operation of the assigned kitchen section, ensuring efficient food preparation and smooth service execution.
Prepare, cook, and present a variety of Thai dishes in accordance with established recipes, presentation guidelines, and quality standards.
Support the preparation of authentic Thai menu offerings, including curries, stir-fries, soups, salads, noodle dishes, and regional specialties.
Ensure consistency in flavour, portioning, quality, temperature, and presentation across all dishes served from the section.
Prepare and organize daily mise en place requirements to maintain operational readiness and efficient workflow during service periods.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of Thai ingredients, herbs, spices, curry pastes, sauces, and traditional cooking techniques.
Monitor the quality and freshness of ingredients, ensuring compliance with established culinary and food safety standards.
Assist in training and guiding Commis Chefs and kitchen attendants, ensuring adherence to recipes, preparation methods, and hygiene requirements.
Support inventory management activities, including stock rotation, requisitions, proper storage, and monitoring of ingredient usage.
Minimize food waste through effective portion control, proper storage practices, and efficient utilization of ingredients.
Coordinate closely with culinary and service teams to ensure timely preparation and delivery of guest orders.
Conduct regular quality checks to ensure food presentation, taste, and preparation standards meet guest expectations.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and occupational health and safety requirements at all times.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations, kitchen equipment, utensils, and storage areas, reporting maintenance concerns when necessary.

Qualifications

Diploma or certification in Culinary Arts or a related culinary discipline is preferred.
Minimum 2-3 years of culinary experience, including experience within Thai cuisine in a reputable restaurant or luxury hospitality environment.
Good knowledge of Thai cuisine, including curries, soups, stir-fries, sauces, herbs, spices, and traditional cooking techniques.
Ability to prepare and present Thai dishes while maintaining consistency in flavour, quality, and presentation.
Good understanding of HACCP, food safety regulations, allergen management, hygiene, and sanitation requirements.
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Excellent attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to culinary excellence.
Ability to support, guide, and collaborate with junior culinary colleagues within a multicultural team environment.