The Sous Chef – Banquet Indonesian Cuisine supports the Executive Chef in planning and delivering high-quality Indonesian dishes for banquets, events, and resort dining outlets. Candidates should have professional culinary experience, preferably in luxury hotels or large-scale banquet operations, with strong knowledge of Indonesian cuisine, food safety, portion control, costing, and kitchen hygiene. The role requires leadership, menu execution, staff supervision, ordering, and coordination with service and event teams. The successful candidate is expected to maintain Marriott’s quality standards, work efficiently under pressure, train junior cooks, control waste, and ensure every dish is consistent, attractive, and served on schedule. Flexibility for weekends, holidays, and changing business demands is essential.
TA’AKTANA, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Labuan Bajo, is a high-end Marriott-affiliated resort in Flores, Indonesia. The property is designed as an exclusive gateway to Komodo National Park, combining contemporary luxury with the natural beauty, traditions, and hospitality of eastern Indonesia. Its facilities are expected to include premium accommodation, restaurants and bars, event spaces, wellness facilities, and guest activities focused on the surrounding islands and marine environment. As part of The Luxury Collection, the resort places strong emphasis on distinctive local experiences, refined service, personalized guest care, and high culinary standards. Employees work in an international hospitality environment while helping showcase Indonesian culture and regional ingredients. The remote location offers an opportunity to join a developing luxury destination, although living costs, supplies, and transport may differ from larger Indonesian cities.
Labuan Bajo is on Flores Island, one of Indonesia’s most scenic destinations and the main gateway to Komodo National Park. Hospitality, tourism, diving, marine activities, food and beverage, transport, and resort operations provide the strongest employment opportunities, especially as luxury tourism continues to grow. Local culture is welcoming and influenced by Catholic Flores traditions, Indonesian customs, and coastal communities. Lifestyle is relaxed and outdoors-oriented, with beaches, boat trips, snorkeling, and dramatic sunsets, though shopping and medical services are more limited than in Bali or Jakarta. Employees relocating from overseas should expect warm weather, seasonal tourism, and a smaller-town environment. Foreign nationals need an employer-sponsored work authorization and appropriate KITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers commonly assist with permits, accommodation, transport, meals, and flights, but benefits should be confirmed before accepting an offer.
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