Executive Chef

Role summary

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The Executive Chef leads the hotel’s culinary operation, overseeing restaurants, banquets, room service, menu development, food quality, kitchen hygiene, purchasing, staffing, and cost control. Candidates are generally expected to have substantial experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in a luxury hotel or resort, strong knowledge of international and local cuisine, and proven ability to manage multicultural teams. Formal culinary training and relevant food-safety knowledge are usually required. Shangri-La expects a confident, creative, commercially aware leader who can maintain high standards, develop talent, control budgets, collaborate with other departments, and deliver memorable guest experiences. Experience in Indonesia or a comparable international resort environment would be advantageous.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, personalized service, and premium properties in major cities and resort destinations. Its hotels typically offer multiple restaurants, extensive banqueting, wellness facilities, and guest experiences designed around local culture and surroundings. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on service quality, operational standards, colleague development, sustainability, and creating a welcoming environment for guests and employees. In Indonesia, the group has operated high-end properties serving leisure and business travelers, with culinary programs that combine international standards and regional ingredients. Benefits and employment terms vary by property, position, and local regulations.

Working in Indonesia

Indonesia offers opportunities in luxury resorts, hotels, restaurants, villas, and tourism businesses, especially in Bali, Java, Lombok, and the Riau Islands. Bali is the most established international hospitality market, with a relaxed lifestyle, strong expatriate communities, beaches, wellness culture, and a busy tourism calendar. Java provides larger urban centers, cultural attractions, and more year-round business activity, while Lombok and other islands offer quieter surroundings and growing resort development. Local culture values respect, community, modesty, and religious diversity; customs vary considerably between islands. Employers normally arrange or sponsor the appropriate work authorization, commonly involving a work permit and limited-stay visa, so candidates should not work on a tourist visa. Relocation packages may include accommodation, meals, flights, insurance, and transport, but this must be confirmed in the offer. Costs and infrastructure differ widely, so check housing, healthcare, schooling, climate, and contract conditions before relocating.