Executive Chinese Chef

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The Executive Chinese Chef leads the Chinese kitchen operation, creating authentic, high-quality menus while maintaining Shangri-La’s standards for food safety, presentation, cost control and guest service. Candidates should have substantial experience in luxury hotels or upscale restaurants, strong knowledge of regional Chinese cuisine, menu planning, purchasing and kitchen leadership. The role requires excellent team-management skills, creativity, discipline and the ability to train multicultural culinary teams. Expectations include maintaining consistent food quality, controlling food costs, managing hygiene and sanitation, coordinating with other departments and delivering memorable dining experiences for guests and events.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, refined accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and attentive guest service. Shangri-La hotels typically offer a wide range of dining concepts, including specialist Chinese restaurants, banqueting and destination dining. The company places strong emphasis on service excellence, colleague development, cultural awareness and responsible business practices. In Indonesia, Shangri-La has operated prominent luxury properties serving both international travellers and local guests. Working for the group can provide an experienced chef with exposure to high-volume hotel operations, luxury standards, international guests and multicultural teams, together with opportunities for professional development within a global hospitality network.