The Executive Chinese Chef leads the Chinese kitchen operation, creating authentic and innovative menus while maintaining Shangri-La’s standards for quality, presentation, hygiene, and guest service. Candidates should have substantial experience in luxury hotels, resorts, or high-end Chinese restaurants, with strong knowledge of Cantonese or regional Chinese cuisine. The role requires proven leadership, menu planning, food costing, purchasing, inventory control, staff training, and compliance with food-safety regulations. The successful candidate is expected to manage kitchen performance, control costs, develop talent, coordinate with other departments, and consistently deliver excellent dining experiences. Mandarin or other Chinese language skills may be advantageous, as well as international hospitality experience and the ability to work flexible hours.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for refined service, welcoming Asian hospitality, high-quality dining, and well-developed guest facilities. Shangri-La properties typically employ multicultural teams and provide opportunities in culinary arts, rooms, restaurants, events, wellness, and hotel management. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury properties serving both international travelers and local guests. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, cultural awareness, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction. Benefits and working conditions vary by property and contract, but may include service charge, meals, accommodation or housing support, medical coverage, travel advantages, and training opportunities.
Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Bali, Java, Lombok, Sumatra, and other islands. Luxury hotels and resorts regularly recruit chefs, restaurant managers, front-office staff, engineers, and wellness professionals, with the strongest resort markets generally found in Bali and Lombok. Bali combines Hindu traditions, ceremonies, beaches, international dining, and a lively expatriate community, while Java offers larger cities, cultural attractions, and often more urban lifestyles. Living costs vary widely; resort areas can be expensive, particularly for accommodation. Foreign employees must obtain an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate stay visa before working, and should not work on a tourist visa. Employers commonly support immigration paperwork, medical checks, and relocation arrangements, but these details should be confirmed in the employment contract. Candidates should also check housing, tax, insurance, flights, leave, and service-charge policies before accepting an offer.
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