Marisa Putkhong
Glasgow
Summary
Bilingual Thai-English speaker with extensive experience as a Thai Chef in a fine-dining environment. Demonstrates strong customer service and sales skills, effectively addressing client needs with clarity and patience. Detail-oriented and culturally aware, excels in delivering accurate information under pressure. Seeking to leverage communication expertise in a Thai Interpreter role to support clients effectively.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Thai Chef / Customer-Facing Role
Choaphaya - Fine Dining Thai Restaurant
Glasgow, Scotland
2025.03 - 2026.01
- Communicate clearly with customers to understand preferences and requirements
- Provide accurate information and recommendations based on client needs
- Work calmly and professionally in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate patience, attention to detail, and strong listening skills
- Build trust and positive relationships with customers
Wok Chef
Rosa’s Thai
London - Glasgow
2022.07 - 2025.06
- Collaborated closely with suppliers, secured fresh ingredients daily
- Trained junior chefs to enhance their professional skills.
Education Consultant
Wall Street English Thailand
, Thailand
2019.01 - 2021.07
- Established strong relationships with parents, promoting active involvement in their child's education.
- Organised regular staff development workshops, enhancing teaching methodologies and practices.
MT – Fresh Food Trainee
Ek-chai Distribution System Co., Ltd. (Tesco Lotus Thailand)
, Thailand
2018.01 - 2018.09
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Hosting Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand
2016.08 - 2017.06
- Streamlined team communication by implementing effective coordination strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Conducted research to support decision-making processes.
Education
Master degree - Environmental Science
Kasetsart University
Bangkok, Thailand 2015.05 - 2017.07
Bachelor degree - Agro - Industry, Product and development
Kasetsart University
Bangkok, Thailand 2011.05 - 2014.04
Skills
- Fluent Thai & English (spoken and written)
- Clear communication
- Cultural awareness
- Patience
- Time management
- Reliability
- Knowledge of cultural sensitivities
- Experience with face-to-face interpreting
- Experience with telephone interpreting
Accomplishments
- Poster presentation The 10th International
Conference on Air Quality: Science and
Application, 14-18 March 2016 in Milan, Italy
- Oral presentation The 1St International
Conference on Environment, Livelihood
And Services: Environment for Life, Bangkok (Thailand) & 2 November, 2015
Bangkok (Thailand) & 2 November, 2015
Timeline
Thai Chef / Customer-Facing Role
Choaphaya - Fine Dining Thai Restaurant
2025.03 - 2026.01
Wok Chef
Rosa’s Thai
2022.07 - 2025.06
Education Consultant
Wall Street English Thailand
2019.01 - 2021.07
MT – Fresh Food Trainee
Ek-chai Distribution System Co., Ltd. (Tesco Lotus Thailand)
2018.01 - 2018.09
Hosting Coordinator
Habitat for Humanity Thailand
2016.08 - 2017.06
Master degree - Environmental Science
Kasetsart University
2015.05 - 2017.07
Bachelor degree - Agro - Industry, Product and development
Kasetsart University
2011.05 - 2014.04