Overview
Thai Sous Chef – High-Volume Production Kitchen – 55,000 + Bonus
We’re recruiting a Thai Sous Chef to join a dynamic contract catering operation just outside South-East London, delivering premium food at scale for prestigious international clients.
This role is ideally suited to Thai Sous Chefs from contract catering, aviation catering or large-scale production kitchens, where volume, consistency and organisation are second nature -combined with genuine expertise in Thai cuisine.
The Offer
- Up to £55,000 salary per year.
- Lucrative performance-based bonus.
- Straight shifts – daytime or evening (no split shifts).
- Pension scheme.
- Career progression within a growing international operation.
- Opportunity to work with global, high-profile clients.
The Operation
- Large-scale, high-spec central production kitchen.
- Contract catering & aviation-style operation delivering food at volume.
- Fast-paced, highly organised and systems-driven environment.
- International reach – producing food for global clients and services.
- Professional brigade with clear structure and leadership.
The Food
- Authentic Thai cuisine produced at scale and to spec.
- Traditional recipes with a focus on bold, balanced flavours.
- High-volume production with consistency and quality at the core.
- Opportunity to contribute to menu development and innovation.
- Modern, well-equipped kitchens supporting efficient execution.
The Role
- Support and lead day-to-day kitchen operations within the Thai section.
- Drive consistency, quality and authenticity across all dishes.
- Lead and develop junior chefs within a structured brigade.
- Oversee prep, production and service delivery at scale.
- Work closely with senior chefs on menu development and innovation.
- Maintain high standards of food safety, allergens and due diligence.
About You
- Strong background in authentic Thai cuisine is essential.
- Experience within contract catering, aviation or high-volume production kitchens.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
