# Executive Sous Chef at Kalaya in Philadelphia, United…

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# Executive Sous Chef

Kalaya 

** Philadelphia, United States ** Full Time ** Executive Jobs ** United States ** New

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## Job Description

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 chef  

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. 

More detail about Kalaya part of Defined Hospitality Group, please visit https://culinaryagents.com/entities/396558-Kalaya

Posted August 15, 2026