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Role Overview
Specialty Chef - Thai at Radisson Blu Resort (Fiji), Radisson Hotel Group. This is a remote Pacific Island based role in Fiji.
Company Overview
Radisson Hotel Group is one of the world's largest hotel groups with ten distinctive hotel brands and more than 1,500 hotels in operation and under development in 95+ countries. The Group's overarching brand promise is Every Moment Matters with a signature Yes I Can! service ethos. People are at the core of business success and future, with a focus on empowering employees to be their best every day, everywhere, every time.
Role Purpose
As the Specialty Chef - Thai, you bring a distinct blend of culinary excellence, visionary leadership, and fervor for crafting exceptional dining experiences. Your role as the culinary maestro is crucial to elevate culinary offerings to new heights through creative prowess and a results-driven approach.
Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Quality
- Prepare and present high-quality dishes in line with approved recipes, brand standards, and guest expectations.
- Maintain consistency in taste, presentation, portion control, and overall food quality.
- Contribute ideas for menu development, recipe standardisation, and continuous culinary improvement.
- Ensure effective mise-en-place, stock rotation, storage, and par levels while minimising food waste.
Kitchen Operations & Safety
- Take ownership of the assigned kitchen section, ensuring smooth preparation and service.
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and workplace safety.
- Ensure kitchen equipment, preparation areas, chillers, and storage areas are maintained safely and effectively.
- Support food costing, inventory control, ordering, and management of kitchen expenses.
Team Leadership & Support
- Guide, train, and mentor junior chefs while promoting teamwork, discipline, and professionalism.
- Support senior chefs with kitchen coordination, particularly during busy services, functions, and events.
- Lead by example in cleanliness, organisation, work ethic, grooming, and adherence to hotel standards.
Guest Experience
- Deliver genuine "Yes I Can!" hospitality, taking ownership of guest satisfaction and helping create memorable dining experiences.
Qualifications & Experience
- Certificate or Diploma in Culinary Arts, or equivalent culinary qualification.
- Minimum 4–6 years' experience in hotel, resort, or professional kitchen operations, with strong experience in Thai cuisine.
- Excellent technical cooking skills with extensive knowledge of authentic Thai ingredients, flavours, preparation methods, and cooking techniques.
- Proven experience in leading, guiding, and mentoring kitchen team members.
- Experience in menu development, food costing, ordering, inventory, portion control, and stock management.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and kitchen safety standards.
Skills & Competencies
- Creative problem-solver with an eye for detail, presentation, consistency, and quality.
- Passionate about creating exceptional culinary experiences and delivering outstanding guest satisfaction.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Flexible and able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
Additional Information
Benefits
- Up to 53% off accommodation as a Team Member at over 1,500 Radisson Hotels worldwide.
- Guaranteed minimum of 30% off accommodation for Friends & Family.
- Exclusive discounts on Breakfast, Food & Beverage, Spa and more.
- Investment in growth, learning, and career development.
- Inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters belonging through Employee Resource Groups and inclusion initiatives.