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Chef-Head
Role summary
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The Head Chef is responsible for leading kitchen operations at Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran, maintaining food quality, consistency, hygiene, cost control, and guest satisfaction. Candidates are generally expected to have substantial experience in hotel or resort kitchens, strong knowledge of international cuisine, food safety standards, menu planning, purchasing, and kitchen budgeting. Professional culinary training and supervisory experience are advantageous. The role requires confident leadership, staff coaching, effective communication, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment. The successful candidate should maintain Marriott service standards, control food waste, coordinate with restaurant and banquet teams, and ensure compliance with Indonesian health and safety regulations.
Can I work in Bali?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Employer plan plus a USD 100 a month levy; managers and experts only.
Official source: Directorate General of Immigration: work visas for foreign workers. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Bali
Usual for Bali, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Local staff live off site; managers get a villa or an allowance |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals |
| Flights | Joining flight and a yearly home ticket (senior staff) |
| Service charge | 95% of the service charge goes to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Fixed term, up to 2 years |
| Leave | 12 days; one month religious-holiday bonus (by law) |
| Income tax | 5% to 35% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran
Le Méridien Bali Jimbaran is a Marriott International hotel located near Jimbaran Bay in southern Bali. The property combines contemporary European-inspired design with Balinese hospitality and serves leisure travelers, families, business guests, and events. Its operations typically include accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, wellness services, and guest activities. As part of Marriott International, the hotel follows established global standards for service, food safety, employee development, sustainability, and guest experience. Le Méridien’s brand identity focuses on thoughtful design, local culture, social spaces, and culinary experiences. Employees may benefit from structured training, international hospitality exposure, staff facilities, and career mobility within Marriott’s worldwide hotel network. The Head Chef would play an important role in delivering the property’s dining concept while leading the culinary team and supporting the hotel’s commercial and guest-service objectives.