Executive Chinese Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chinese Chef is responsible for leading the Chinese culinary operation, creating authentic and innovative menus, maintaining consistent food quality, and ensuring excellent presentation and guest satisfaction. Candidates should have substantial experience in Chinese cuisine, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant, with strong knowledge of regional cooking techniques, ingredients, food safety, cost control, and kitchen management. The role requires proven leadership, staff-training ability, creativity, discipline, and effective communication. The successful candidate is expected to manage kitchen operations efficiently, maintain Shangri-La’s service standards, control budgets and wastage, support menu development, and build a motivated, professional culinary team.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders brands. The group is known for refined service, strong culinary offerings, comfortable accommodation, and its guest-focused philosophy of warm Asian hospitality. Shangri-La properties typically provide structured operational standards, professional training, career development, and multicultural working environments. In Indonesia, the company has operated prominent hotels and resorts serving business, leisure, and event guests. Culinary leaders can expect a demanding but rewarding environment, with responsibility for quality, hygiene, team performance, cost management, and delivering memorable dining experiences consistent with an international luxury brand.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an extensive archipelago offering diverse career opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, and food and beverage operations. Jakarta provides the widest corporate and hospitality market, while Bali is especially popular for resort, wellness, and fine-dining careers. Other destinations include Lombok, Batam, Java, Sumatra, and eastern Indonesian islands, each offering different lifestyles and guest markets. Indonesian culture values hospitality, respect, community, and religious diversity; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally affordable local food and services, although imported goods and major tourist areas can be costly. Foreign employees normally require employer sponsorship for a work permit and appropriate stay visa, commonly arranged through the company. Candidates should confirm visa costs, accommodation, insurance, taxation, flights, and contract terms before relocating.