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Executive Chinese Chef
Role summary
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The Executive Chinese Chef leads the Chinese culinary operation at Shangri-La Surabaya, overseeing menu development, food quality, kitchen standards, costs, hygiene, and team performance. Candidates are expected to have substantial experience in Chinese cuisine, preferably in an upscale hotel or luxury restaurant, with strong knowledge of Cantonese or regional Chinese cooking techniques. The role requires leadership, creativity, sound cost control, and the ability to train and motivate multicultural kitchen teams. Professional culinary qualifications, good communication skills, food-safety knowledge, and experience managing high-volume banquets and à la carte service are likely to be valued. Flexibility, attention to detail, and a guest-focused approach are essential.
Can I work in Indonesia?
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How it works
How it works: Employer files a foreign-worker plan with the Ministry of Manpower and pays a USD 100 a month levy; in practice hotels hire foreigners only for manager and expert posts.
Watch for: Education that fits the post plus competence or 5 years' experience (by law); working on a visit visa risks deportation; the employer pays the levy and visa.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: TKA Online, foreign-worker plan approval. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Indonesia
Usual for Indonesia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Local staff live off site; managers get an allowance or a villa; remote island resorts may house staff |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals in a staff canteen, or a daily meal allowance |
| Flights | Senior expat packages only: joining flight and a yearly home ticket |
| Service charge | 95% of the service charge goes to staff, half shared equally, half by seniority and performance (by law) |
| Contract | Fixed term tied to the work plan, up to 2 years at a time and renewable; no probation (by law) |
| Leave | 12 working days after a year plus 17 public holidays in 2026; one-month religious-holiday bonus (by law) |
| Income tax | 5% up to IDR 60 million a year (about USD 3,300), then 15%, 25%, 30% and 35% on higher income |
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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Shangri-La Surabaya
Shangri-La Surabaya is a luxury five-star hotel operated by Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other global destinations. Located in East Java’s major commercial city, the hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, meetings, weddings, and large social events. Its operations typically include several restaurants and bars, banquet facilities, guest rooms and suites, recreation facilities, and extensive hospitality support departments. Shangri-La is known for Asian-inspired service, strong guest care, and structured international hotel standards. Employees can expect a multicultural working environment, formal operating procedures, and opportunities to develop within a global hotel group. The Surabaya property places particular emphasis on food quality, service consistency, cultural awareness, and delivering polished experiences to both local and international guests.