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Junior Sous Chef (Main Kitchen)

Indonesia Le Meridien Jakarta IDR 8,000,000–14,000,000 per month, potentially including service charge, meals, and other hotel benefits*
Job Description

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Sous Chef and Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, with a focus on food preparation, cooking, presentation, and service in the main kitchen. Requirements typically include culinary training, previous experience in a professional hotel or restaurant kitchen, knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to lead and coordinate team members. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent quality, control food costs, organize mise en place, monitor kitchen cleanliness, and perform effectively during busy service periods. Good communication, teamwork, discipline, creativity, and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays are essential.

Company Info

Le Méridien Jakarta is an upscale international hotel located in Jakarta's central business district, close to major offices, shopping areas, embassies, and transport links. It operates under the Le Méridien brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. The hotel offers guest rooms, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, and event services for business and leisure travelers. Its culinary operations typically serve international and Indonesian cuisine across multiple outlets and banquet events. Employees work in a multicultural hospitality environment supported by Marriott's global service standards, training programs, and career-development opportunities. Benefits may include service charge, meals, uniforms, medical support, staff rates at participating Marriott hotels, and opportunities for internal mobility, although exact benefits depend on the employment contract and local policy.

Destination Guide

Jakarta is on Java, Indonesia's most developed and densely populated island. It offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, finance, technology, retail, and events, although competition and commuting can be intense. Indonesian culture values hospitality, respect for elders, community, and religious awareness; workplaces are generally diverse and welcoming. Life in Jakarta is urban and energetic, with extensive dining, shopping, entertainment, and international communities, but traffic, heat, humidity, and flooding are practical considerations. Bali, Lombok, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and eastern Indonesian islands offer different lifestyles and tourism opportunities, often with a slower pace. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship, an approved work authorization, and the appropriate limited-stay work visa or residence permit before starting employment. Employers usually guide the process. A passport, qualifications, references, medical documents, and legalized certificates may be required. Housing and relocation costs should be confirmed before accepting an offer.

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