Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including restaurants, banquets, room service, menu development, food quality, budgeting, purchasing, hygiene, and kitchen staffing. Candidates should have substantial experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a luxury hotel or high-end resort, preferably with international exposure. Strong knowledge of food safety, cost control, kitchen systems, menu engineering, and contemporary culinary trends is expected. The role requires excellent leadership, communication, creativity, organization, and the ability to train multicultural teams. The successful candidate should consistently deliver Shangri-La standards, maintain guest satisfaction, manage departmental profitability, and work effectively with hotel management and other departments.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group originating in Asia, operating hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses across Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, personalized service, strong food and beverage operations, and high standards in guest experience. In Indonesia, Shangri-La has maintained a prominent presence through luxury hotels and resorts serving business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and international events. The company typically emphasizes service excellence, employee development, cultural awareness, sustainability, and operational consistency. An Executive Chef within Shangri-La is expected to balance creativity with commercial discipline, while supporting the brand’s standards for quality, presentation, hygiene, and guest satisfaction. Benefits and employment conditions vary by property, location, experience, and local labor regulations.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers diverse opportunities for hospitality professionals across Bali, Java, Lombok, Batam, and other tourism destinations. Executive Chefs may find roles in luxury resorts, city hotels, international restaurant groups, cruise-related operations, and private villas. Bali is popular for its international culinary scene and relaxed lifestyle, while Jakarta offers larger business hotels, stronger transport links, and a faster urban pace. Indonesian culture values hospitality, respect, community, and religious diversity; local customs should be observed thoughtfully. Living costs vary significantly, with resort areas often carrying higher housing and imported-food prices. Foreign nationals generally need employer sponsorship, an appropriate work and stay permit, and approval before starting employment. Employers commonly assist with visas, accommodation, flights, insurance, and relocation, but packages differ. Candidates should confirm tax, accommodation, dependents, and contract terms before moving.