Chinese Sous Chef

Job Description

The Chinese Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Chinese Chef de Cuisine in managing daily kitchen operations, food preparation, menu execution, and service quality. Candidates should have professional experience in Chinese cuisine, strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, hygiene standards, and kitchen safety. The role requires the ability to lead and train kitchen colleagues, control food costs, maintain consistent presentation, coordinate with other departments, and work efficiently during busy hotel services. Candidates are expected to be creative, disciplined, well organized, and comfortable working in a multicultural, luxury-hospitality environment. A culinary qualification and previous experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant are typically preferred.

Company Info

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin CBD is an upscale Accor hotel located in Jakarta’s central business and lifestyle district. The property serves business travelers, conference guests, tourists, and local residents, offering accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, wellness amenities, and event services. As part of Pullman Hotels & Resorts, the hotel promotes a modern, energetic hospitality style focused on professional service, design, connectivity, and memorable guest experiences. Accor is a major international hospitality group operating hotels and resorts across many countries and brands. Employees may benefit from structured training, international service standards, career mobility, staff benefits, and exposure to a diverse range of guests and colleagues. The Chinese Sous Chef would work within the hotel’s culinary team, helping deliver consistent food quality and efficient kitchen operations.

Destination Guide

Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, with job opportunities concentrated in Jakarta, Bali, Java, Batam, and major resort destinations. Hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, technology, manufacturing, and education are important employment sectors. Jakarta, on Java, offers the strongest corporate and hotel market, while Bali provides a more relaxed lifestyle and a large international tourism industry. Indonesian culture values community, politeness, family, and religious diversity; local customs vary considerably between islands. Living costs are generally manageable, although central Jakarta and popular areas of Bali are more expensive. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and limited-stay visa before starting employment; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, transport, tax matters, and adaptation to tropical weather and local food.