Sous-chef (Restaurant Kitchen)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Sous‑chef to join our team at Siam Thai Kitchen in Edmonton. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef in delivering authentic Thai cuisine while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency in a fast‑paced restaurant environment.

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and equipment to kitchen staff.
• Supervise specialist chefs, cooks and other kitchen workers (3‑4 people).
• Create and test new recipes, plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards.
• Instruct cooks on preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation.
• Prepare and cook meals, manage food and supply requisitions.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards.

Required profile

• Secondary school graduation.
• 3–5 years of experience in a restaurant kitchen, preferably Thai cuisine.
• Safe Food Handling, Food Safety, WHMIS, Emergency First Aid/CPR certificates.
• Criminal record check.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast‑paced environment.
• Leadership, dependability, flexibility, initiative, organization and teamwork.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position with shift options (day, night, weekend).
• Competitive hourly wage of $36 CAD.
• On‑the‑job training, mentorship and a welcoming environment for youth.