Executive Chef

Job Description

The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including restaurants, banquets, room service, menu development, food quality, kitchen standards, budgeting and team performance. Candidates are expected to have extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a luxury hotel or resort, preferably with an international brand. Strong knowledge of food safety, Indonesian and international cuisine, cost control, purchasing and menu engineering is required. The successful candidate should be creative, commercially aware and confident managing multicultural teams. Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills are essential, together with the ability to maintain high guest-service standards, coach colleagues and operate effectively in a fast-paced resort environment.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The company is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and well-established properties in major cities and resort destinations. Shangri-La hotels typically offer several restaurants, extensive banqueting facilities, wellness services and professionally managed guest experiences. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury properties serving leisure, business and events guests. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and receive exposure to international hotel practices, culinary standards and structured development programs. The company places strong emphasis on personalized service, operational excellence, guest satisfaction and maintaining a welcoming workplace culture.

Destination Guide

For an Executive Chef, Bali offers the broadest range of opportunities in Indonesia, including luxury resorts, destination restaurants, private villas and hospitality openings. Other possibilities exist in Java, Lombok, Batam and resort islands such as Bintan. Indonesian culture values respect, community, hospitality and religious diversity; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful. Bali offers beaches, outdoor activities, wellness, international dining and a large expatriate community, although traffic, seasonal demand and rising living costs can be challenging. Employers commonly arrange or sponsor the appropriate work permit and limited-stay visa, usually an Indonesia KITAS, but requirements vary and working without authorization is prohibited. Relocating candidates should confirm accommodation, flights, insurance, tax treatment, dependent arrangements and permit costs in the employment contract. A local bank account, health coverage and reliable transport are practical priorities, particularly when working in remote resort areas.