Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations, including menu development, food quality, kitchen standards, budgeting, purchasing, hygiene, and team performance. Candidates are generally expected to have extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a luxury hotel, resort, or comparable operation, with strong knowledge of international and local cuisine. The role requires proven leadership, commercial awareness, creativity, excellent organization, and the ability to maintain consistent standards during busy service periods. Experience with food safety systems, cost control, staff training, and multicultural teams is important. The successful candidate is expected to represent Shangri-La’s service standards, develop the culinary team, collaborate with other departments, and deliver memorable dining experiences while meeting financial and guest-satisfaction targets.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and distinctive hotels and resorts worldwide. Its properties range from urban business hotels to beachfront and island resorts, serving leisure travelers, corporate guests, groups, and high-end events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on personalized service, thoughtful guest experiences, responsible operations, and employee development. In Indonesia, the group has operated luxury properties in key destinations such as Jakarta and Bali, where teams serve both international visitors and local guests. Culinary leadership roles typically involve managing several restaurants, banquets, room service, and supporting outlets while maintaining brand standards, local relevance, food safety, and financial performance.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Bali, Java, Lombok, Batam, Bintan, Sumatra, Sulawesi, and other resort islands. Bali has the largest concentration of international hotels, restaurants, and luxury resorts, while Jakarta and other major cities provide stronger corporate and banquet markets. The culture is diverse, community-oriented, and generally welcoming, with regional languages, religious traditions, and customs varying by island. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach or rural settings; traffic, humidity, and seasonal tourism should be considered. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and an approved work permit, commonly followed by a KITAS limited-stay permit. Employers usually coordinate immigration and may provide housing, meals, flights, insurance, or relocation assistance, but the package should be confirmed in writing. Dependants require separate immigration arrangements.