Sous Chef Production Kitchen - Manado Marriott Resort & Spa

Role summary

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The Sous Chef will support the Executive Chef in managing the production kitchen, preparing consistent, high-quality dishes, supervising kitchen colleagues, and maintaining Marriott food-safety and hygiene standards. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume kitchen, strong knowledge of Indonesian and international cuisine, and the ability to lead a diverse team. The successful candidate is expected to organize daily production, control food quality and costs, monitor inventory, support menu execution, train team members, and maintain a clean, safe, and efficient operation. Flexibility, creativity, communication skills, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are essential.

About the employer

Manado Marriott Resort & Spa is a luxury Marriott property in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The resort is designed to serve leisure travelers, families, corporate guests, and visitors exploring the region’s renowned marine and natural attractions. As part of Marriott International, it operates within a global hospitality group known for established service standards, international training, career mobility, and structured hotel operations. The property is expected to offer multiple dining concepts, accommodation facilities, meeting or event services, and wellness amenities. Working there can provide exposure to resort operations, multicultural guests, local Indonesian cuisine, and the standards of an international hotel brand. Employment terms, benefits, and service-charge arrangements may vary according to the final contract and local employment regulations.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers hospitality opportunities across Bali, Java, Lombok, Sulawesi, Sumatra, and smaller resort islands. Manado, on Sulawesi, is known for friendly communities, strong local cuisine, nearby Bunaken marine park, volcanic scenery, and a more relaxed lifestyle than Bali or Jakarta. Living costs are generally moderate, although imported goods may be expensive. Indonesian culture values respect, punctual communication, community, and appropriate workplace etiquette; learning basic Bahasa Indonesia is highly useful. Foreign employees normally need employer sponsorship and the appropriate work and stay permits before starting employment. A tourist visa should not be used for paid work. Employers may assist with immigration, accommodation, transport, meals, health coverage, and relocation, but these benefits must be confirmed in writing. Candidates should verify salary, service charge, working hours, leave, accommodation, and repatriation terms before accepting an offer.