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Executive Chef

Indonesia Shangri-La Approximately IDR 35,000,000–70,000,000 per month, often with accommodation, meals, insurance, service charge, and other expatriate benefits depending on the appointment.*
Job Description

The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including menu planning, food quality, kitchen hygiene, cost control, purchasing, and team development. Candidates are expected to have extensive experience in luxury hotels or high-end restaurants, strong knowledge of international and local Indonesian cuisine, and a solid understanding of HACCP and food-safety standards. The role requires proven leadership, creativity, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage multicultural kitchen teams. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential. Experience with budgeting, staff training, and maintaining Shangri-La’s service standards would be highly valued.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, personalized guest service, and high standards in accommodation, dining, wellness, and events. Shangri-La properties typically employ multicultural teams and provide structured training, career development, and opportunities for international mobility. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury properties in destinations such as Jakarta and Bali, serving leisure travelers, business guests, and large events. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction.

Destination Guide

Indonesia offers varied opportunities for hospitality professionals, particularly in Bali, Jakarta, Lombok, Batam, and other resort destinations. Bali is the most internationally established tourism island, with strong demand for chefs, hotel managers, wellness staff, restaurant professionals, and event specialists. Local culture values respect, community, religious traditions, and courteous communication; workplaces are usually multicultural and service-focused. Lifestyle choices range from busy resort areas and international communities to quieter coastal or inland locations. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and limited-stay visa, commonly arranged by the hiring company before employment begins. Relocation planning should include housing, transport, health insurance, banking, local registration, and tax obligations. Costs vary considerably, with Bali resort areas generally more expensive than smaller Indonesian cities. Learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is useful for daily life and team communication.