Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including restaurant, banquet, room-service and staff dining outlets. Requirements typically include a culinary or hospitality qualification, extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior kitchen leader in an international luxury hotel, strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, menu development, cost control, purchasing and kitchen budgeting. The successful candidate is expected to provide creative and consistent cuisine, mentor multicultural teams, maintain Shangri-La service standards, manage food costs and staffing efficiently, and work closely with hotel leadership and other departments. Flexibility, commercial awareness, strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm in a high-pressure environment are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group originating in Asia and operating hotels, resorts and residences across the world. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and premium accommodation, dining, wellness and conference facilities. Shangri-La properties generally employ large, multicultural teams and place strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, colleague development, responsible business and operational excellence. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury properties serving both international visitors and domestic travellers, with culinary experiences forming an important part of the guest offering. An Executive Chef joins the senior hotel leadership team and works across restaurants, banqueting, room service and related food operations. Benefits may include service charge, meals, accommodation or housing support, insurance, annual leave and opportunities for internal career development, although the exact package depends on the property and employment contract.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hotel and resort opportunities across Bali, Jakarta, Lombok, Batam, Bintan and other destinations. Executive chefs are in demand in luxury resorts, international hotels, restaurants and growing wellness or beach destinations. Bali provides the largest tourism market, a strong expatriate community and an active dining scene, while Lombok and the eastern islands offer a quieter lifestyle and developing resort opportunities. Indonesian culture values hospitality, respect, community and religious diversity; local customs and ceremonies should be approached thoughtfully. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to tropical island life, with excellent food, outdoor activities and relatively affordable daily costs outside major tourist areas. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate limited-stay visa, with the employer handling much of the process. Candidates should confirm contract terms, accommodation, insurance, tax, relocation assistance and work authorization before accepting an offer.