stevenjenowski Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I am moving there in six weeks and was wondering if you see many westerners employed in restaurants. I know the average place is going to be stocked with thai's who work cheaper and are fluent, but I'm hoping to run into some ex-pat's who would view my cooking background and ease of english as a plus. Also, are there any other jobs I should be looking for outside of teaching english? I do not have a bachelors degree nor do I wish to go that route. I know it's a long shot, any info is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post elektrified Posted February 25, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2013 Like you said....long shot. Save up more money and come when you have enough cash to live on. Not what you want to hear...but the way it is. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthedarkside Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Not so easy for you or any potential employer to get you a Work Permit, maybe a big hotel chain but unlikely any small private business. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagler Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 (edited) It will all come down to what is on your CV If you have good 5 star training and broad international 5 star experience then there is quite a lot of work for Head Chefs ( or sometimes Sous) with WP's organised and supplied by the employers in LOS. If you don't then forget it. Chef de partie ( and even sous chef most times) and below and your competing against the Filipinos who will work for same rates as Thai nationals. If you do then present your CV to the 5 stars in CM. Edited February 25, 2013 by hagler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eek Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 A couple of year ago i attended a big charity function at the Four Seasons. Chefs from local big hotels and resorts demonstrated their skills in front of the audience. These were Chefs from Italy, France..(and honestly cant remember where else), that were working here.Im sorry to not be much help per say, but just wished to let you know that there are working western chefs in chiang mai, so it is possible. Of course though, as others have said, i imagine its not an easy avenue to enter into. I would think you would need excellent accreditation and references. I imagine too, that the large hotels and resorts are generally the only entry points. But nothing ventured, nothing gained! So sincere good luck!! Would be great reading down the line that you actually did get into one of the places. Always good to read positive outcomes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedghog Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 If you have International experience. Apply to the international hotel chains,via there head office,address. If not check out the many publications,in your home country,advertising Chef positions in Thailand, High end vacancies are few and far between,in Thailand. They are taken from in house. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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market trader Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I wouldn't consider your ease of english as a plus.. Now if you said you spoke Thai as well as english that would be a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Depending on where you come from, your salary may be priced out if range for a city like Chiang Mai If your long term plans are to stay in Thailand and you have excellent skill sets and Asian cuisine experience , you will succeed better in either Phuket Bangkok or Koh Samui Once you have enough Thai operating experience you are then in a better spot to move to Chiang Mai but there are very little upmarket resorts here who can afford a western chef 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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