Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including menu planning, food quality, kitchen standards, cost control, hygiene, budgeting, and team development. Candidates should have extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a luxury hotel, resort, or comparable high-volume operation. Strong knowledge of international cuisine, Indonesian culinary standards, HACCP, food safety, purchasing, and kitchen financial management is expected. The successful candidate will demonstrate creativity, commercial awareness, leadership, and the ability to maintain consistently high standards while developing a motivated multicultural team. Excellent communication skills and relevant culinary qualifications are normally required.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and resort experiences. Its properties typically serve business travelers, leisure guests, families, and major events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, operational excellence, employee development, cultural awareness, and responsible business practices. In Indonesia, the group has operated prominent city hotels and resort properties, offering employees opportunities to work in internationally managed environments with diverse teams. Culinary leaders can expect structured hotel operations, demanding quality standards, exposure to international guests, and opportunities to create menus that combine global techniques with local Indonesian ingredients and traditions.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers culinary and hospitality opportunities across Bali, Java, Sumatra, Lombok, Sulawesi, and other islands. Bali has the largest concentration of international resorts and restaurants, while Jakarta and Surabaya provide strong city-hotel and corporate dining careers. Indonesian workplaces are generally respectful and relationship-oriented, with religious and cultural diversity shaping daily life. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach or island communities; food, nature, and outdoor activities are major attractions. Foreign employees usually need employer sponsorship for a work visa and a limited-stay permit, commonly arranged through the company before employment begins. Requirements can include a valid passport, employment contract, qualifications, medical checks, and government approvals. Relocation packages may include housing, meals, flights, insurance, and transport, but this varies by property. Candidates should confirm visa sponsorship, accommodation, taxation, healthcare, and contract terms directly with Shangri-La.