Born in Sa Kaoe province of Thailand, Chef Amnaj Veerapanvivat was raised in a family that loved cooking traditional and tasty food. When he was a child, his family always showed him how to cook food with the personalization to others taste, and he developed a passion for cooking by watching, helping, and learning alongside his mother. He attended Santirat Institute of Business Administration, Bangkok, where he studied hospitality management with a focus on the culinary arts. Building upon his training and honing his craft, Chef Amnaj has worked in Bangkok in Hilton Hotel. He has also spent time training in Rayong as well.
He moved up the culinary ladder and, years later, was appointed Executive Chef. His vision to create an atmosphere where his team enjoyed their work while improving their culinary knowledge and always thinking about the customer was realized.
In 2022, Chef Amnaj worked in Galaxy Resort Casino, offering guests his innovative interpretation of Wester, Thai, and Chinese cuisine. As the executive chef, he is continuously striving to build upon his vision of providing exemplary dishes and a comprehensive guest experience, while also encouraging a rewarding team environment for his subordinates.
Position: Executive Chef
- Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus
- Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set item prices
- Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
- Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
- Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
- Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff
- Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
- Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
- Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed
Position: Senior Sous Chef
- Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
- Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
- Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes
- Supervising all kitchen stations
- Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
- Being responsible for health and safety
- Being responsible for food hygiene practices
- Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
- Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
- Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
Position: Executive Chef
- Developing unique and cuisine-appropriate menus
- Collaborating with the Restaurant Manager to set item prices
- Staying current on developing trends in the restaurant industry
- Maintaining the kitchen and surrounding areas in conditions that meet the company standards and health code regulations
- Monitoring inventory and purchasing supplies and food from approved vendors
- Hiring, training and supervising kitchen staff
- Assisting and directing kitchen staff in meal preparation, creation, plating and delivery
- Identifying and introducing new culinary techniques
- Preparing meals and completing prep support as needed
Position: Senior Sous Chef
- Directing the food preparation process and delegating tasks
- Cooking and preparing high quality dishes
- Assisting the Head Chef to create menu items, recipes and develop dishes
- Supervising all kitchen stations
- Supervising, motivating and working closely with other Chefs of all levels
- Being responsible for health and safety
- Being responsible for food hygiene practices
- Ensuring food quality and excellent standards are maintained for all dishes created
- Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
- Ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines
Position: Sous Chef
- Documenting each morning what the Head Chefs require before they prepare the day’s dishes
- Cleaning and organising the food preparation area for the Head Chef
- Delivering the ingredients that the Head Chef needs to prepare to the food preparation area
- Ensuring the Line and Prep Cooks prepare the dishes according to the Head Chef’s specifications and standards
- Training new kitchen employees on the restaurant’s standards and regulations
- Addressing and resolving diners’ and clients’ complaints quickly
- Monitoring the kitchen area and the staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained
- Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired
Position: Sous Chef
- Documenting each morning what the Head Chefs require before they prepare the day’s dishes
- Cleaning and organising the food preparation area for the Head Chef
- Delivering the ingredients that the Head Chef needs to prepare to the food preparation area
- Ensuring the Line and Prep Cooks prepare the dishes according to the Head Chef’s specifications and standards
- Training new kitchen employees on the restaurant’s standards and regulations
- Addressing and resolving diners’ and clients’ complaints quickly
- Monitoring the kitchen area and the staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained
- Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired
Position: Sous Chef
- Documenting each morning what the Head Chefs require before they prepare the day’s dishes
- Cleaning and organising the food preparation area for the Head Chef
- Delivering the ingredients that the Head Chef needs to prepare to the food preparation area
- Ensuring the Line and Prep Cooks prepare the dishes according to the Head Chef’s specifications and standards
- Training new kitchen employees on the restaurant’s standards and regulations
- Addressing and resolving diners’ and clients’ complaints quickly
- Monitoring the kitchen area and the staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained
- Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired
Position: Chef de Partie
- Preparing specific food items and meal components at your station.
- Following directions provided by the head chef.
- Collaborating with the rest of the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and service.
- Keeping your area of the kitchen safe and sanitary.
- Stocktaking and ordering supplies for your station.
- Improving your food preparation methods based on feedback.
- Assisting in other areas of the kitchen when required.
Position: Demi Chef
- Helping the chef de partie to prepare dishes within their section.
- Training and supervising commis chefs.
- Assisting with the management of their specific section of the kitchen.
- Assisting senior chefs, including the sous chef and the head chef, in creating new dishes.
Postion: Sous Chef
- Documenting each morning what the Head Chefs require before they prepare the day’s dishes
- Cleaning and organising the food preparation area for the Head Chef
- Delivering the ingredients that the Head Chef needs to prepare to the food preparation area
- Ensuring the Line and Prep Cooks prepare the dishes according to the Head Chef’s specifications and standards
- Training new kitchen employees on the restaurant’s standards and regulations
- Addressing and resolving diners’ and clients’ complaints quickly
- Monitoring the kitchen area and the staff to ensure sanitation standards are maintained
- Ensuring all food products to be prepared are not expired
Position: Commis III
- Keeping the kitchen clean.
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Preparing and cooking food.

