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Sous Chef (Asian Cuisine and Seafood Specialties)

Indonesia The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa Approximately IDR 8,000,000–15,000,000 per month, potentially with service charge, accommodation, meals, transport, and other resort benefits*
Job Description

The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in managing Asian cuisine and seafood operations, including menu preparation, food quality, kitchen organization, cost control, hygiene, and staff supervision. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant, preferably with strong knowledge of Asian cooking techniques and seafood preparation. Food-safety certification, leadership ability, creativity, and good communication skills are expected. The successful candidate should be comfortable working in a remote island resort, managing busy service periods, training team members, monitoring stock, and maintaining Marriott and international sanitation standards.

Company Info

The Westin Nirup Island Resort & Spa is a luxury island resort in the Riau Islands of Indonesia, associated with Marriott International's Westin Hotels & Resorts brand. Westin focuses on guest wellbeing through its sleep-focused rooms, wellness facilities, nutritious dining, fitness experiences, spa services, and restorative island surroundings. The resort caters to leisure travelers, families, corporate groups, and guests seeking a premium escape near Batam and Singapore. Its operations typically include accommodation, restaurants and bars, banqueting, recreation, wellness, and guest activities. As part of Marriott's international network, the property is expected to follow structured service, culinary, safety, training, and sustainability standards while offering career development opportunities in hospitality. Working there may suit professionals who enjoy resort life, multicultural teams, seafood and Asian cuisine, and a quieter environment away from a major city.

Destination Guide

Nirup Island is a small resort island in Indonesia's Riau Islands, reached through the Batam area and connected economically and culturally with nearby Singapore and Malaysia. Hospitality, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, marine recreation, spa, and guest-service roles are the main employment opportunities, especially at resorts and hotels. Local culture combines Malay, Indonesian, Chinese, and other regional influences, with strong respect for family, community, and religious traditions. Life is peaceful and scenic, but shopping, healthcare, nightlife, and specialist services are more limited than in Batam or Singapore. Employees should expect humid tropical weather, ferry or boat transfers, and a resort-based routine. Foreign workers normally need employer sponsorship, an approved work permit and KITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Confirm accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, contract terms, and emergency arrangements before relocating. Batam is the practical hub for banking, supplies, medical care, and immigration support.

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