Sous Chef - Henshin (Nikkei)

Role summary

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The Sous Chef for Henshin, a Nikkei restaurant at The Westin Jakarta, supports the Executive Chef in leading daily kitchen operations and maintaining high food-quality standards. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in an upscale hotel or Japanese, Peruvian, or Nikkei kitchen, strong knowledge of food safety, recipe control, ordering, and cost management. The successful candidate should be an organized and hands-on leader who can train colleagues, manage service during busy periods, maintain hygiene standards, control waste, and deliver consistent presentation and flavor. Flexibility, teamwork, creativity, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are expected.

About the employer

The Westin Jakarta is a luxury five-star hotel operated under the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. Located in the Gama Tower in South Jakarta, it offers premium accommodation, meeting facilities, wellness amenities, and several dining venues. Henshin is the hotel’s distinctive rooftop restaurant, known for Nikkei cuisine, which combines Japanese techniques and ingredients with Peruvian flavors. The property serves business travelers, leisure guests, event clients, and international visitors, creating a professional and multicultural working environment. Employees generally benefit from Marriott’s structured operating standards, training opportunities, career mobility, and hospitality-focused culture. The Westin brand emphasizes wellbeing through its service philosophy, including thoughtful food, restorative environments, and guest experiences designed to help travelers feel their best.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands, with major hospitality opportunities in Java, Bali, Lombok, and the resort islands of Sumatra and Sulawesi. Jakarta, on Java, is the country’s commercial center and offers busy city living, international dining, shopping, entertainment, and strong transport links, although traffic and humidity can be challenging. Indonesian culture values courtesy, community, religious diversity, and respect for local customs. Bali provides a more relaxed, tourism-focused lifestyle, while Jakarta is more urban and career-oriented. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and an appropriate work permit and limited-stay visa; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Employers often assist with documentation, but candidates should confirm tax, insurance, accommodation, and relocation benefits before accepting an offer. Learning basic Bahasa Indonesia, arranging private health coverage, and budgeting for deposits and transport are advisable.