Chef de Cuisine (North Indian Cuisine Specialty)

Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine will lead the North Indian kitchen operation at Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu, creating authentic, high-quality dishes while maintaining Marriott food-safety and service standards. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in North Indian cuisine, strong knowledge of spices, cooking techniques, menu planning, costing, purchasing, and kitchen hygiene. The successful candidate should be able to supervise and coach kitchen colleagues, manage food quality and presentation, control costs, coordinate with other departments, and perform effectively in a busy luxury-hotel environment. Creativity, leadership, consistency, communication skills, and a genuine passion for Indian cuisine are expected.

Company Info

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is a Marriott International brand focused on stylish hospitality, thoughtful design, and destination-inspired experiences. Le Méridien Kota Kinabalu is located in Sabah, Malaysia, overlooking the South China Sea and close to the city’s waterfront, markets, and cultural attractions. The hotel provides accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, and leisure services for both business and holiday guests. As part of Marriott International, it operates within a global hospitality network with established standards for guest service, culinary quality, training, sustainability, and colleague development. The property offers an international working environment and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from different backgrounds. The North Indian Chef de Cuisine role supports the hotel’s dining operations by bringing specialist regional cuisine to its restaurant and guest offering while maintaining the professional standards associated with the Le Méridien and Marriott brands.

Destination Guide

Kota Kinabalu is the gateway to Sabah on Malaysian Borneo, with access to islands such as Gaya, Manukan, and Sapi, as well as beaches, rainforests, and Mount Kinabalu. Hospitality, culinary, tourism, marine recreation, retail, and service-sector jobs are common, particularly in hotels and resorts. Local culture blends Indigenous Sabah traditions, Malay customs, Chinese influence, and many international communities. Life is generally relaxed, warm, and outdoor-oriented, with affordable food, markets, cafés, and weekend island trips. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored Malaysian employment pass; the company usually handles approval, documentation, and immigration procedures, and the employee must not work before authorization is granted. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, insurance, airfare, contract length, and relocation support before accepting. English is widely used in hotels, while Malay and Mandarin can be useful. Kota Kinabalu offers a comparatively manageable cost of living, but imported goods and private housing can be expensive.