Kalaya

4 West Palmer Street, Philadelphia, PA
Thai
Fine Dining, Casual Dining
26-50 Employees • 65 Employees on Culinary Agents
1 Employee Recommendation

Awards / Distinctions

Outstanding Restaurant
2026
North America's 50 Best Restaurants
2026 - No. 11
Restaurant of the Year
2025
North America's 50 Best Restaurants
2025 - No. 7
Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA)
2023 - Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon

About

Kalaya opened in 2019 as a small 32–seat BYOB in South Philadelphia, quickly capturing national attention for its bold flavors and soulful southern Thai cooking. Named for che... Read more

Followers (87)

  • Tony Robinson
    Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Chelsey bundy
    General Manager
  • Rain Branch
    Babysitter
    Philadelphia, PA
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Jobs (5)

  • Line Cook


    Type: Full/Part Time
    Min. Required Experience: 0-1 years
    Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)
  • Executive Sous Chef


    Type: Full Time
    Min. Required Experience: 2 years
    Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
  • Sous Chef


    Type: Full Time
    Min. Required Experience: 2 years
    Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)
  • Host


    Type: Full/Part Time
    Min. Required Experience: 0-1 years
    Compensation: Hourly ($18.00)
  • Assistant General Manager


    Type: Full Time
    Min. Required Experience: 1 year
    Compensation: Salary (Based on Experience)

Leadership

  • Parnter

    Greg Root

  • Partner

    Al Lucas

Hospitality Career Paths
Leaders who currently or have previously worked here

  • Greg Root
    Partner
    Defined Hospitality

Employees (65)

  • Jonathan Rodriguez
    Executive Sous Chef
    2022—Present
  • William Flemming
    Chef de Cuisine
    Aug 2022—Present
  • Jordy Astaroth
    Bartender
    Nov 2022—Present
  • Current (27) 
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     Former (38)