Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including restaurants, banquets, room service, menu development, food quality, kitchen cost control, hygiene, and team performance. Candidates should 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 modern culinary techniques, Indonesian and international cuisine, HACCP, budgeting, purchasing, and large-scale event production is expected. The successful candidate should be creative, commercially aware, organized, and comfortable managing multicultural teams. Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills are essential, along with the ability to maintain Shangri-La’s service standards and consistently deliver memorable guest experiences.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for Asian-inspired service, elegant accommodation, and warm guest care. The group operates hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties typically include restaurants, banquet facilities, wellness services, business amenities, and extensive leisure offerings. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, employee development, operational excellence, and responsible business practices. In Indonesia, the company has operated prominent luxury properties serving both international visitors and domestic travelers. An Executive Chef joining Shangri-La would be expected to protect brand standards while creating menus and dining experiences suited to the local market, supporting revenue performance, mentoring culinary colleagues, and maintaining consistently high standards for food safety, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers opportunities across luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, villas, cruises, and tourism businesses, especially in Bali, Jakarta, Lombok, Batam, and destinations such as Komodo and Raja Ampat. Bali is the most established international hospitality market, with a relaxed lifestyle, strong expatriate communities, beaches, wellness activities, and a rich Hindu culture. Local customs value politeness, modest dress at religious sites, family, and community participation. Living costs vary considerably; Bali’s popular areas can be expensive, while many employers provide accommodation, meals, transport, medical cover, or service charge. Foreign nationals generally require an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate Indonesian work visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocation involves document legalization, medical checks, and immigration processing. Indonesia has a tropical climate, reliable amenities in major centers, and more limited healthcare and transport infrastructure in remote islands.