Executive Chinese Chef

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The Executive Chinese Chef leads the Chinese culinary operation, creating authentic, high-quality dishes while maintaining Shangri-La’s standards for taste, presentation, hygiene and guest service. Requirements typically include substantial experience in Chinese cuisine, preferably in a luxury hotel or international resort, strong knowledge of Cantonese or regional Chinese cooking, menu planning, food costing and kitchen hygiene. The successful candidate should be an inspiring leader who can recruit, train and motivate a multicultural team, manage inventory and budgets, control food waste and work effectively under pressure. Creativity, consistency, communication skills and a professional attitude are essential. Knowledge of Indonesian regulations and the ability to work with international guests and colleagues would be valuable.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts and serviced residences across the world. The group operates properties in destinations throughout Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Africa, with a strong reputation for warm Asian hospitality. Shangri-La hotels typically offer accommodation, restaurants, bars, wellness facilities, meetings and events, and destination experiences. The company places considerable emphasis on personalised guest service, operational excellence, colleague development and cultural awareness. In Indonesia, its properties serve both international travellers and domestic guests, combining local character with global luxury standards. Working for Shangri-La can provide exposure to an international hotel environment, structured training, career mobility and the opportunity to work with diverse culinary and hospitality teams.