Executive Chef

Role summary

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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.

About the employer

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.