Job Description

Thai Express is global leader for Thai Fast Casual dining with over 350 locations
worldwide. We serve freshly cooked Thai Food in well designed and branded
locations all across the UK. Our core value is to bring "Thai food to the everyday", by
making it accessible to everyone no matter your taste.
We seek..
Thai Express seeks a talented, hungry and passionate Head Chef who will run our
kitchen working with our team of wok chefs and kitchen staff.
You will have solid experience in working in minimum 30-100 cover sites with a focus
on quick service fast casual dining.
Our Sites
We have several types of stores across the UK.
Thai Express Kitchen is an open kitchen concept with full dining service, hosting 100+
covers.
Thai Express sites may be small restaurant settings with covers of 30-60, or located
within food courts that have communal seating.

About you

You are capable and can demonstrate the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced
environment

Ability to follow and execute our regular menu while adding new options
developed alongside head office

You are all about the guest experience and passionate about delivering high
standard, day in and day out

Experienced to manage and hire a strong kitchen team, coach and motivate
them

Enjoy Thai and/or Asian Cuisine Be very organised, run a clean kitchen and always planning ahead Be responsible for GPs and Stock management You will be a great communicator, that always speaks your mind but listens and
learns

Above all, you need hard working, honest and run the kitchen like it's your own
business (go that extra mile!)

Roles Specific

Shifts mays start as early as 7am and finish midnight. Your average shift will be 9
hours.

You make sure you follow food safety and health + safety standards throughout
your shift

Managing customer feedback and adapting to different situations will be key to
succeed

We offer heavily discounted staff meals and on-going training We pay for your breaks
Duties:

Controlling and directing the food preparation process and any other relative
activities.

Constructing menus with new or existing culinary Creations ensuring the variety and quality of the servings. Approving and "polishing" dishes before they reach the customer. Maintaining food hygiene standards throughout staff and kitchen Keeping records of food Upkeep and maintenance of all kitchen equipment Good understanding of Delivery platforms and integrating/managing with instore
orders

Up to standard closing and opening of the kitchen Organisation of all prep required with kitchen staff Training the team on menu, and ingredients Helping coming up with new menu items, test and train staff
Experience Required:

Level 3 food hygiene course, or equivalent Knowledge of food production methods Leadership skills To be thorough and pay attention to detail The ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure The ability to organise your time and workload Some form of culinary training Love and appreciation for Thai Cuisine
Location and Hours:

-THAI EXPRESS KITCHEN ,

Cabot Circus Bristol

Restaurant is open 7 days a week, you are expected to work 5 days per week,
minimum 35-40 hours

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Store discount
Experience:

Food preparation: 1 year (preferred) customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person