Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including menu development, food quality, kitchen performance, budgeting, purchasing, hygiene and team management. Candidates are generally expected to have extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a luxury hotel or resort, preferably with international and Indonesian cuisine knowledge. Strong leadership, creativity, cost-control skills and a thorough understanding of food safety standards are essential. The successful candidate should be commercially minded, guest-focused and able to maintain consistent standards across restaurants, banquets and room service. Experience managing multicultural teams, training chefs and working in a high-volume luxury hospitality environment will be highly valued.

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 markets. Its properties are known for personalized service, distinctive dining, strong guest relationships and the brand promise of Asian hospitality. Shangri-La employs multicultural teams and offers opportunities in hotel operations, culinary services, finance, sales and senior management. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury hospitality properties serving leisure and business travelers, with a focus on high service standards, local cultural connection and international operating practices. An Executive Chef joining Shangri-La would typically work closely with hotel leadership to deliver memorable dining experiences while managing kitchen teams, costs, compliance and culinary innovation.