Executive Chinese Chef

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The Executive Chinese Chef leads the Chinese culinary operation, creating authentic, high-quality menus while maintaining Shangri-La’s standards for taste, presentation, hygiene, and guest service. Candidates should have extensive experience in Chinese cuisine, ideally in a luxury hotel or upscale restaurant, with strong knowledge of Cantonese or regional Chinese cooking techniques. The role requires proven leadership, menu planning, food-cost control, supplier management, and staff development skills. The successful candidate is expected to be creative, commercially aware, hands-on, and capable of maintaining consistent quality during busy service periods. Professional communication, teamwork, sound knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment are also important.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts, and distinctive Asian-inspired service. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La hotels generally emphasize warm hospitality, refined dining, wellness, family experiences, and strong guest relationships. In Indonesia, its properties serve both international visitors and local guests, offering restaurants, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and resort experiences. The company provides opportunities for culinary professionals to work in multicultural teams, develop menus for diverse clientele, and build careers within a global hotel network. Benefits and employment conditions vary by property, but senior chefs may receive service charge, meals, accommodation or housing assistance, medical coverage, annual leave, and travel-related benefits.