Chef de Cuisine - Seasonal Tastes

Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine for Seasonal Tastes leads the daily operation of the hotel’s main restaurant, overseeing menus, food preparation, presentation, quality, hygiene and kitchen costs. Candidates typically need formal culinary training and several years of progressive experience in a high-volume hotel or upscale restaurant, including supervisory or chef de cuisine responsibility. Strong knowledge of international cuisine, food safety, HACCP procedures, purchasing, inventory control and staff scheduling is expected. The successful candidate should be creative, organized, commercially aware and confident managing a multicultural kitchen team. Marriott expects a hands-on leader who maintains consistent standards, supports talent development, collaborates with food and beverage management, and delivers a refined guest experience aligned with Westin brand values.

Company Info

The Westin Jakarta is a luxury hotel operated under Marriott International’s Westin Hotels & Resorts brand. Located in Jakarta, Indonesia, the hotel is known for premium accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities and wellness-focused services designed around Westin’s “Well-Being” positioning. Seasonal Tastes is typically the hotel’s all-day dining venue, serving international cuisine to hotel guests, business travelers and local customers. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many countries. The company provides structured career development, international service standards and opportunities to work within a global hotel network. Employees commonly receive benefits such as meals, uniforms, training, medical support and service-charge participation, although the exact package depends on the employment contract and local policy.

Destination Guide

Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands. This role is in Jakarta, on Java, the country’s main business island and a major center for hotels, restaurants, events and corporate hospitality. Other islands offer opportunities in resort operations, especially Bali, Lombok, Batam, Bintan, the Riau Islands and destinations in eastern Indonesia. Indonesian culture values hospitality, respect for hierarchy, community and religious diversity. Jakarta provides a fast-paced urban lifestyle, extensive dining and shopping, heavy traffic and relatively high living costs, while resort islands offer a slower outdoor lifestyle. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and limited-stay visa or KITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers normally coordinate immigration paperwork, but candidates should confirm sponsorship, benefits, accommodation, tax, flights and contract terms before relocating.