The Executive Chinese Chef leads the Chinese culinary operation, developing authentic menus, maintaining high food quality, controlling costs, and ensuring excellent presentation and guest satisfaction. Requirements typically include extensive experience in Chinese cuisine, strong knowledge of regional cooking techniques, menu planning, purchasing, kitchen hygiene, and food-cost management. Experience in a luxury hotel or international resort is highly desirable, along with proven leadership of multicultural kitchen teams. The successful candidate is expected to train and motivate staff, maintain consistent standards, manage kitchen operations efficiently, comply with Indonesian health and safety regulations, and contribute creatively to the hotel’s dining concepts. Mandarin or other relevant language skills may be advantageous.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. Its hotels are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, upscale accommodation, and extensive food and beverage offerings. In Indonesia, Shangri-La properties serve business and leisure travelers and typically provide restaurants featuring international, Asian, and local cuisine. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with opportunities for professional development, staff dining, accommodation or transport support depending on the property, and service-charge benefits where applicable. The company places strong emphasis on guest experience, operational excellence, teamwork, food safety, and brand consistency.
Indonesia offers opportunities for hospitality professionals across Java, Bali, Sumatra, Lombok, and other resort islands. Bali is the most internationally oriented, with a strong tourism culture, active expatriate community, and lifestyle centered on beaches, wellness, dining, and ceremonies. Jakarta, on Java, provides a faster-paced urban experience and more corporate hotel opportunities. Living costs vary considerably, with resort areas often more expensive. Indonesian culture values respect, community, modesty, and religious diversity; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is helpful. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and limited-stay visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company before employment begins. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, medical cover, flights, tax treatment, and relocation support directly with Shangri-La.
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