Chinese Restaurant manager

Role summary

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The Chinese Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing daily restaurant operations, service standards, guest satisfaction, revenue performance, staff scheduling, and cost control. Candidates should have several years of experience managing a Chinese or upscale restaurant, preferably within a luxury hotel or resort. Strong knowledge of Chinese cuisine, beverages, hygiene standards, inventory management, and restaurant systems is expected. The role requires confident leadership, excellent English communication, and the ability to train and motivate a multicultural team. Knowledge of Mandarin or other relevant languages is advantageous. The successful candidate should be guest-focused, commercially aware, organized, and comfortable working flexible shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a global luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalized service, elegant surroundings, and the brand promise of heartfelt Asian hospitality. In Indonesia, Shangri-La has operated prominent luxury hotels and resorts serving business travelers, leisure guests, families, and international events. The company places strong emphasis on guest experience, employee development, operational standards, sustainability, and cultural awareness. A Chinese Restaurant Manager would typically work within a high-end food and beverage operation, coordinating closely with culinary, front office, finance, sales, and hotel leadership teams while maintaining Shangri-La’s service and quality expectations.

Working in Indonesia

For an Indonesia-based hospitality role, Bali is the most familiar destination for international workers, although opportunities also exist in Java, Lombok, Batam, and other resort islands. Hotels and resorts regularly recruit managers in food and beverage, rooms, culinary operations, sales, wellness, and guest services. Bali offers a warm climate, beaches, diverse restaurants, strong expatriate communities, and a relaxed lifestyle, while local Balinese Hindu traditions, ceremonies, and community values remain central to daily life. Living costs vary considerably by area, with resort districts generally more expensive than inland towns. Foreign employees normally need employer-sponsored work authorization, commonly including a work permit process and KITAS; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, housing, insurance, taxes, flights, and relocation support in the employment contract before accepting an offer.