About this position
Come work at Kalaya, recently named 2026 James Beard Outstanding Restaurant (nationwide), #11 best restaurant in North America by World's 50 Best, recommended by the Michelin Guide, and helmed by 2025 North America's best female chef, Nok Suntaranon!Kalaya has a state of the art open kitchen with custom built woks and a live fire grill. Learn to cook authentic Thai food while growing as a manager and learning how to run a successful restaurant.
An ideal candidate
- Understands the importance of maintaining a positive and healthy kitchen culture
- Is a natural cook who excels in high volume and never plates without tasting
- Enjoys teaching and motivating young cooks
- Is poised and professional at all times
Embraces the challenge of learning traditional Thai recipes and technique
Is career driven and looking for a long term job where they can grow
Benefits include
Highly competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
Company dining benefits
Vast growth potential with an expanding restaurant group
Working with an amazing group of people at a critically acclaimed restaurant
Please respond with your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you are interested in this position and why you would be a good fit.
More detail about Kalaya part of Defined Hospitality Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/396558-KalayaLocation and commute
Philadelphia, PA .
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3223377503.