The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including restaurants, banquets, room service, menu development, food quality, kitchen standards, budgeting and team performance. Candidates typically need extensive experience in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants, strong knowledge of international and local cuisine, food safety certification, and proven leadership experience. Shangri-La would expect excellent organization, creativity, cost-control awareness and the ability to maintain consistently high standards in a busy resort environment. The successful candidate should coach and develop multicultural kitchen teams, work closely with other departments, manage suppliers and respond professionally to guest feedback. Experience in Indonesia or Southeast Asia, along with strong communication skills, would be advantageous.
Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its high-service hotels, resorts and city properties across the world. The company operates under a strong service culture built around warm Asian hospitality, thoughtful guest experiences and attention to detail. Its hotels commonly include restaurants, bars, banquet facilities, spas, leisure services and extensive event operations, creating a broad working environment for hospitality professionals. Shangri-La places emphasis on employee development, international career opportunities, teamwork and consistent brand standards. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury properties serving business travellers, leisure guests, families and meetings markets. An Executive Chef joining Shangri-La would work in a structured international environment, balancing brand expectations with local ingredients, Indonesian culinary traditions, sustainability priorities and the preferences of a diverse guest base.
Indonesia offers varied opportunities for hospitality professionals across Bali, Java, Lombok, Batam and other resort islands. Bali has the largest concentration of international hotels, restaurants and wellness businesses, while Jakarta and Surabaya provide stronger corporate and city-hotel markets. The culture is welcoming and community-oriented, with Indonesian, Balinese and other regional traditions influencing food, festivals and daily life. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities; costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although popular areas of Bali can be expensive. Foreign employees normally require employer sponsorship, a work permit and the appropriate limited-stay visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company. Candidates should confirm tax, insurance, accommodation and dependants’ visa arrangements before relocating. Learning basic Bahasa Indonesia and respecting local customs, religious practices and dress expectations will make settling in considerably easier.
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