At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our kitchen team and create authentic Thai dishes using traditional techniques.
- Company: Award-winning Thai restaurant in East London with a vibrant atmosphere.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, staff discounts, flexible rotas, and 28+ days holiday.
- Other info: Join a fun, inclusive team that values growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Learn unique cooking skills and develop your culinary passion in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience at CDP level preferred; enthusiasm for Thai cuisine is key.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
som saa is a Thai restaurant and bar near Spitalfields Market in East London, cooking regional Thai food using traditional recipes, techniques and great British and Asian produce. We have received wide critical acclaim over the years, including 10/10 from Marina O'Loughlin, Best Restaurant at the London Restaurant Festival, and 4th place in the National Restaurant Awards.
The role
We are looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. You will ideally have experience working at CDP level in a busy, quality restaurant kitchen, a real love of cooking, and the ambition to keep learning and developing. Previous experience with Thai food is welcome but not essential. What matters most is that you are excited by the cuisine, keen to learn and have strong fundamental cooking skills. You will work across different sections of the kitchen and learn a wide range of techniques, ingredients and preparations that you may not come across in many other London restaurants.
What you'll learn
- Specialist Thai and Asian ingredients
- Fresh coconut milk made in-house
- Thai curry pastes, ground from scratch
- Wok cookery
- Live-fire and charcoal cooking
- In-house butchery
- Great British seafood, meat and seasonal produce
We want our chefs to develop, take on more responsibility and progress through the kitchen.
What we offer
- Competitive pay
- Staff discounts at som saa and our sister restaurant Kolae
- Supplier trips and opportunities for key staff to join food and research trips to Thailand
- 28 days holiday, increasing by one day for each year worked, up to 33 days
- Twice-yearly staff parties and regular team get-togethers
- Flexible rotas and a genuine focus on work-life balance
- Great staff meals every shift
- Opportunities to learn, develop and progress within the business
som saa is a small independent business, with the owners still working in the restaurants as part of the management team. We take the food seriously and work hard, but we also want the kitchen to be somewhere people enjoy coming to work, support each other and have fun along the way. We are an open and inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you love cooking, want to learn more about Thai food and are looking for a kitchen where you can develop, we would love to hear from you.
Chef de Partie Thai Restaurant, Spitalfields employer: som saa
At som saa, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a vibrant work culture where passion for Thai cuisine meets professional growth. Located in the heart of Spitalfields, our team enjoys competitive pay, flexible rotas, and unique opportunities such as supplier trips to Thailand, all while working in a supportive environment that values learning and collaboration. Join us to develop your culinary skills and be part of a close-knit team that celebrates both hard work and fun.
