Sous Chef (Thai Background)

**Eathai Restaurant Co. W.L.L.** is seeking an experienced and highly skilled **Sous Chef with a strong Thai cuisine background** to join the opening team of our new restaurant at **Marassi, Bahrain**. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head Chef and will be responsible for maintaining authentic Thai food standards, leading the kitchen team, ensuring consistency in food quality, and supporting the successful opening and operation of the restaurant. Key Responsibilities * Support the Head Chef in managing the overall kitchen operation. * Lead and supervise the kitchen team during preparation and service. * Ensure authentic Thai food preparation, taste, presentation, and consistency. * Prepare and maintain mise en place according to daily production requirements. * Ensure all dishes are prepared according to approved recipes, specifications, and portion standards. * Have strong knowledge of traditional Thai ingredients, sauces, pastes, curries, cooking techniques, and Thai food presentation. * Supervise CDPs, DCDPs, Commis Chefs, and Stewarding staff. * Coordinate kitchen sections to ensure smooth and timely service. * Conduct daily kitchen briefings and communicate production and service requirements. * Monitor food quality, portion control, wastage, and product utilization. * Ensure proper receiving, storage, labeling, and FIFO procedures. * Maintain strict standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP compliance. * Assist the Head Chef with recipe development, menu implementation, food preparation standards, and kitchen SOPs. * Train and develop junior kitchen staff in Thai cooking techniques and company standards. * Monitor kitchen equipment and report maintenance requirements. * Support kitchen recruitment, staff training, and pre\-opening preparations. * Maintain discipline, teamwork, and professional standards within the kitchen. * Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef. Required Qualifications \& Experience * Minimum **4–5 years of professional kitchen experience**. * Proven experience as a **Sous Chef** in a Thai restaurant or Thai cuisine operation. * **Strong and demonstrable Thai cuisine background is mandatory.** * Strong knowledge of authentic Thai cuisine and traditional Thai cooking methods. * Experience with Thai curries, pastes, sauces, wok cooking, soups, salads, seafood, meat, and vegetable preparations. * Experience in high\-volume restaurant operations is preferred. * Previous **Bahrain/GCC experience is an advantage**. * Strong leadership and team\-management skills. * Good knowledge of food cost, portion control, wastage management, and kitchen productivity. * Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards. * Ability to maintain consistency and quality during high\-volume service. * Good communication and organizational skills. * Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple kitchen priorities. Candidate Profile We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked in **established Thai restaurants, Thai hotel kitchens, or professional Thai/Asian restaurant operations** and can demonstrate strong knowledge of authentic Thai cuisine. Employment Requirements * **Candidates currently residing in Bahrain are preferred.** * **Transferable visa is required.** * Immediate or short\-notice availability is an advantage. * Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays. * Updated CV must clearly show **Thai cuisine experience and previous Sous Chef positions**. **Location:** Marassi, Bahrain **Employment Type:** Full\-time **Position:** Sous Chef – Thai Cuisine Work Location: In person