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Executive Chef

Indonesia Shangri-La IDR 35,000,000–60,000,000 per month, potentially with service charge, accommodation, meals, insurance, and other benefits*
Job Description

The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including menu development, food quality, kitchen standards, budgeting, purchasing, and team performance. Candidates should have extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-end restaurant, along with strong knowledge of international cuisine, food safety, cost control, and kitchen technology. Formal culinary training and experience managing multicultural teams are usually expected. The successful candidate will be creative, commercially aware, hands-on, and capable of maintaining Shangri-La’s service and quality standards. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and a strong focus on guest comfort and personalized experiences. Its properties commonly include restaurants, banquet facilities, spas, meeting spaces, and extensive leisure amenities. Shangri-La places considerable emphasis on employee development, multicultural teamwork, responsible business practices, and consistent operational excellence. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury properties serving both international travelers and domestic guests, with a focus on premium accommodation, dining, events, and resort experiences.

Destination Guide

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Bali, Java, Lombok, Sumatra, and other resort destinations. Bali is the most internationally established market, with strong demand for executive chefs, restaurant leaders, and luxury-resort professionals; Jakarta and Surabaya offer more corporate and urban hotel roles. Indonesian culture values courtesy, community, respect for elders, and religious diversity. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable local food and transport, although premium areas can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and stay permit, commonly arranged through the company before employment begins. Candidates should verify visa rules, tax obligations, accommodation, healthcare, schooling, and dependent arrangements. Learning basic Indonesian is valuable, even in international hotels, and flexibility regarding local customs and working practices is important.

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