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Executive Sous Chef

Kalaya Fishtown
Philadelphia, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Sous Chef position at Kalaya Fishtown?

Kalaya, recently named the #7 best restaurant in North America by World's 50 Best is looking for an experienced Executive Sous Chef to add to our team. Learn alongside Chef Nok Suntaranon - JBF winner and North America's Best Female Chef 2026 in one of the most exciting kitchens in the country! 

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 
  • Communicates directly, effectively, constantly, and consistently!
  • 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.

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