Thai Chefs Wanted

Thai Chef, Full-Time Permanent Location: Timaru, South Canterbury, New Zealand Pay: NZD $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, up to 48 hours as per agreement Positions available: 2 Sukhothai Restaurant & Bar is seeking two experienced Thai Chefs to join our long-established team in Timaru. We have proudly served authentic Thai cuisine to the South Canterbury community for more than 20 years and are expanding our kitchen team to maintain service standards, support increasing demand, and ensure continuity of high-quality operations. All applicants with the required skills and experience are encouraged to apply, including New Zealand citizens, residents, and overseas applicants. Key Responsibilities -Plan and update menus in consultation with kitchen staff and management -Prepare, freeze, preserve, and cook a wide range of Thai dishes with precision and consistency -Conduct food quality control and ensure dishes meet traditional Thai standards -Estimate food costs, portion sizes, and ingredient requirements -Recommend dish pricing and monitor food waste -Manage stock levels, inventory, and ingredient ordering -Assist in hiring kitchen staff and training them in Thai cooking techniques -Schedule rosters and lead by demonstrating correct preparation methods -Maintain a positive team environment and uphold food safety and hygiene standards -Inspect equipment, report maintenance issues, and ensure compliance -Perform any reasonable duties necessary to support the kitchen's smooth operation Employment Terms Position: Thai Chef Employment type: Full-time, permanent Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week (up to 48 as per agreement) Pay rate: NZD $30.00 to $35.00 per hour, depending on expertise Shifts: Rostered across weekdays, weekends, and public holidays Leave and entitlements: As per the NZ Holidays Act 2003 Required Qualifications and Experience -Minimum 5 years of verifiable experience as a Chef in a commercial kitchen, with a focus on Thai cuisine -Formal culinary qualification (certificate or diploma at NZQF Level 4 or equivalent) -Proven ability in traditional Thai cooking techniques, traditional recipes, flavour profiles, and presentation -Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen -Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills -Working proficiency in Thai language is required for this role, as day-to-day operations involve reading and interpreting traditional Thai recipes, training and supervising Thai-speaking kitchen staff, and maintaining the accuracy and authenticity of our cuisine Visa Support This employer is accredited with Immigration New Zealand under the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) framework. Following the closure of this advertisement, the employer will apply for a Job Check with Immigration New Zealand. Successful applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience will be provided with a Job Token to support their AEWV application upon approval of the Job Check. Applicants are responsible for meeting all Immigration New Zealand visa requirements. About Us Sukhothai Restaurant & Bar is one of Timaru's most recognised dining establishments. We specialise in traditional Thai cuisine prepared by experienced professionals. Due to expanding operations and increasing customer demand, we require two additional chefs to maintain our operational capacity and uphold the quality our customers expect. How to Apply Please submit the following to skthai@windowslive.com or through this platform: Full CV with verifiable employment history Proof of culinary qualifications Contact details for at least two professional references Proof of valid visa or work rights (if currently in New Zealand)