Thai Chef – Dublin Excel Recruitment is excited to be recruiting a Thai Chef on behalf of our client, a food retail business with multiple sites across Dublin City.
This is a unique opportunity for a talented Thai Chef or a chef with strong Thai cuisine experience to take ownership of a busy Thai food offering, leading production, standards, and menu execution across the operation.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about authentic Thai cooking who enjoys a mix of hands-on kitchen work and overseeing a high-quality retail food concept in a fast-paced environment.
Salary: €60k- €65k Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day running of the Thai food operation across the client's Dublin City sites Prepare, cook, and present authentic Thai dishes to consistently high standards Maintain strong control of food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation Drive kitchen organisation, prep systems, and efficient service in a retail setting Manage stock ordering, supplier coordination, and food cost control Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards Train, guide, and support team members working within the Thai food section Work closely with senior management to develop menus, seasonal items, and new product ideas Monitor performance and implement improvements to support sales and customer satisfaction Requirements: Previous experience as a Thai Chef or a chef with proven, hands-on Thai cuisine knowledge Strong understanding of authentic Thai flavours, ingredients, and cooking methods Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume food environment HACCP / food safety knowledge and commitment to best practice A hands-on leader with the confidence to oversee standards and guide a team Excellent organisational skills and attention to consistency and detail Flexible and solutions-focused attitude