Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including restaurant, banquet, and room-service kitchens. Requirements typically include extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or resort, strong knowledge of international and local cuisine, food-safety certification, cost-control skills, and proven leadership. The candidate is expected to create high-quality menus, maintain consistent standards, manage budgets and purchasing, develop kitchen teams, ensure hygiene and regulatory compliance, and deliver memorable guest experiences. Strong communication, creativity, commercial awareness, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Experience in Indonesia or an international luxury hospitality environment would be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts 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 destinations. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, personalised guest service, premium accommodation, and extensive food and beverage operations. Shangri-La properties typically offer restaurants, lounges, banqueting, wellness facilities, and business or leisure services. The company places strong emphasis on service excellence, colleague development, operational standards, and cultural awareness. An Executive Chef joining Shangri-La would usually work in a structured international environment, collaborating with hotel leadership while managing culinary quality, financial performance, team development, and guest satisfaction.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers opportunities for experienced hospitality professionals in Bali, Java, Lombok, Batam, and other resort destinations. Bali has the largest international tourism market, with a relaxed lifestyle, strong expatriate communities, beaches, wellness businesses, and a vibrant dining scene. Indonesian culture values respect, community, hospitality, and religious diversity; workplace relationships are often collaborative and hierarchical. Living costs vary, with Bali’s popular areas generally more expensive than many parts of Java. Employers normally arrange or support the required work permit and KITAS residence permit, and foreign nationals should not work on a tourist visa. Relocation planning should include accommodation, health insurance, tax arrangements, local transport, and schooling where relevant. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, housing, flights, meals, and permit sponsorship directly with Shangri-La before accepting an offer.