Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including restaurant, banquet, room-service and staff dining kitchens. The role typically requires extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior Sous Chef in a luxury hotel or international resort, strong knowledge of global and local Indonesian cuisine, menu planning, food safety, cost control and kitchen budgeting. A culinary qualification and experience managing multicultural teams are expected. The successful candidate should be creative, commercially aware and highly organised, while maintaining Shangri-La’s standards for quality, hygiene and presentation. Responsibilities also include recruiting and developing chefs, monitoring purchasing and inventory, controlling food costs, supporting guest satisfaction and collaborating with hotel leadership on events and business objectives.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. The group is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, personalised service and high standards in accommodation, dining, events and wellness. Its Indonesian properties serve business and leisure travellers and typically offer multiple restaurants, banqueting facilities, swimming pools, spas and extensive guest services. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on service culture, employee development, operational excellence and responsible business practices. Depending on the appointment, an Executive Chef may work in a large city hotel or resort environment, managing several culinary outlets and a sizeable team while representing the brand’s quality, safety and hospitality standards.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers varied opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants and tourism across Java, Bali, Lombok, Sumatra and the islands of eastern Indonesia. Jakarta, on Java, is a major business and hospitality centre, while Bali is known for international resorts, a relaxed lifestyle and a large expatriate community. Indonesian culture values respect, hospitality, family and religious diversity; workplace customs may be more hierarchical than in some Western countries. Living costs vary considerably, with Bali resort areas often more expensive than smaller cities. Foreign employees generally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and limited-stay visa before starting work; requirements can change, so confirmation with the employer and Indonesian immigration authorities is essential. Candidates should review housing, healthcare, schooling, insurance, tax, transport and flight benefits in the employment package before relocating.