Complex Executive Sous Chef

Job Description

The Complex Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in overseeing culinary operations across the hotel complex, including menu planning, food quality, kitchen organization, purchasing, cost control, and team leadership. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience in professional hotel or resort kitchens, strong knowledge of international and local cuisine, food safety standards, HACCP procedures, and kitchen budgeting. The role requires proven supervisory ability, creativity, attention to detail, and the confidence to coordinate several outlets and service periods. A culinary qualification and experience with Marriott or another international hospitality brand would be advantageous. The successful candidate should be hands-on, organized, commercially aware, and capable of maintaining consistent standards while coaching and motivating a multicultural culinary team.

Company Info

Four Points by Sheraton Bekasi is a contemporary full-service hotel operated under Marriott International’s Four Points brand. Located in Bekasi, West Java, the property serves business travelers, local guests, families, and event customers, with accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, and leisure amenities. Four Points hotels are positioned around approachable comfort, practical service, local experiences, and a relaxed atmosphere, often featuring the brand’s Best Brews program. As part of Marriott International, the hotel benefits from global operating standards, established training resources, international career pathways, and the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem. The property’s location in the Greater Jakarta area places it near major commercial, industrial, and residential developments, making it an important destination for corporate and social events. Culinary leaders can gain experience managing diverse operations and serving both local and international markets.

Destination Guide

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Java, Bali, Lombok, Batam, and other islands, particularly in hotels, resorts, restaurants, events, and tourism services. Java, including Bekasi and Jakarta, provides the broadest corporate and urban job market, while Bali and Lombok offer more resort-focused careers and a slower lifestyle. Indonesian culture values respect, community, modesty, and courteous communication; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful. Living costs vary considerably, with Jakarta and Bali generally more expensive than many regional areas. International employees normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and stay permit, commonly arranged through the company before starting work. Applicants should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, insurance, tax treatment, relocation assistance, and flight policies in writing. Major cities offer modern amenities, but traffic, humidity, rainy seasons, and cultural or religious observances should be considered when relocating.