The Sous Chef – Korean Cuisine supports the Executive Chef in running the Korean kitchen, preparing authentic dishes, maintaining consistent quality, and supervising daily food production. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in Korean cuisine, strong knowledge of ingredients and cooking techniques, and practical leadership experience in a hotel or high-volume restaurant. The successful candidate should understand food hygiene, cost control, portion standards, menu execution, and kitchen safety. Shangri-La will expect a hands-on, organised chef who can train colleagues, manage service under pressure, control wastage, and work effectively with multicultural teams. Korean language skills or experience with Korean menus may be advantageous.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised internationally for its hotels, resorts, restaurants, and guest-focused service. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other global destinations. Shangri-La hotels are known for comfortable accommodation, high-quality dining, wellness facilities, and personalised service influenced by Asian hospitality values. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with opportunities for professional training and career progression across the group. In Indonesia, Shangri-La has operated premium hospitality properties serving both domestic and international guests. A culinary role within the company typically involves strict standards for food quality, hygiene, presentation, teamwork, and guest satisfaction. Benefits may include staff meals, uniforms, accommodation or housing support in some locations, medical coverage, service charge, and internal development opportunities, although the exact package depends on the hotel and employment contract.
Indonesia is an archipelago with varied opportunities across Bali, Java, Lombok, and other resort islands. Hospitality professionals can find work in luxury hotels, restaurants, beach resorts, and private villas, especially in Bali and Jakarta, while destinations such as Lombok and the Riau Islands offer growing tourism markets. Indonesian culture places strong value on respect, community, family, and religious traditions. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with affordable local food, tropical scenery, and active outdoor activities. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate stay visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. The employer usually manages immigration and work authorisation, but candidates should confirm the contract, accommodation, insurance, tax treatment, and relocation support before accepting. Costs are generally manageable, though popular resort areas can be significantly more expensive. Learning basic Indonesian is useful for daily life and workplace communication.
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