Executive Chef

About the Role

Join the Jim Thompson team and lead the culinary vision behind one of Thailand’s most iconic lifestyle and hospitality brands. We are looking for a passionate, hands-on, and innovative culinary leader to oversee kitchen operations, elevate guest dining experiences, and drive excellence across all restaurant concepts.

Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence — Lead and manage all culinary kitchens in line with company standards, SOPs, and outlet concepts; ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and culinary innovation; monitor kitchen operations during peak service; develop seasonal menus, innovative recipes, and specialty dishes; maintain high standards in food hygiene, sanitation, nutrition, and safety; oversee food testing, recipe standardization, costing, and quality control processes.
• Guest Experience — Build strong guest relationships and handle inquiries, feedback, and complaints professionally; ensure exceptional service standards and memorable dining experiences; work closely with restaurant teams to maintain operational excellence during service.
• Financial & Business Management — Manage food costs, labor costs, inventory, and operational expenses; prepare and monitor departmental budgets and annual business plans; maximize productivity and optimize kitchen resources and equipment utilization; ensure proper inventory control and accurate recipe/yield management.
• Leadership & People Development — Supervise, mentor, and develop culinary teams through hands-on leadership; foster a culture of training, continuous improvement, and operational discipline; conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback; promote employee engagement, teamwork, safety, and well-being.
• Administrative & Compliance — Maintain updated culinary operations manuals, SOPs, and kitchen documentation; ensure compliance with all company policies, food safety regulations, and labor laws; prepare required operational and government reports accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in hospitality or restaurant culinary operations.
• Expertise in Thai cuisine and modern culinary trends.
• Excellent organizational, financial, and people management skills.
• Passion for quality, innovation, and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-standard hospitality environment.

Additional Information

At Jim Thompson, we are committed to creating trendsetting culinary experiences that reflect creativity, authenticity, and excellence.