Chef De Cuisine

Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan is seeking a Chef de Cuisine for Embers Restaurant to lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensure exceptional food quality, and maintain top food safety standards in a high-volume upscale setting.

You will develop menus, mentor a culinary brigade, manage costs, and collaborate with the F&B team to deliver memorable dining experiences in Jakarta's premier business district.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in upscale dining or premium hotel environments.
• Strong knowledge of premium beef programs, dry-aging methods, grilling techniques, and modern steakhouse operations.
• Knowledge of Japanese cooking.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Culinary degree or professional culinary certification preferred.
• Food Safety/HACCP Certification required.
• Additional culinary certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation, and taste.
• Execute Embers standards, recipes, and specifications.
• Collaborate with the F&B Manager on menu development and events.
• Monitor food production for quality, freshness, and portion control.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary team members.
• Oversee opening and closing kitchen procedures.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and company standards.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Culinary degree

Food Safety/HACCP certification

Job description

Company Description

Swissôtel Living Jakarta Mega Kuningan is a part of Mega Kuningan, a business district with various integrated mixed use developments located in South Jakarta, Indonesia. The 240 keys hotel is the newest Accor portfolio that offers a mix of studio, one and two bedroom serviced apartments designed as a compact fusion of Japanese character with Swiss simplicity which brings a warm and personal experience throughout the hotel that promotes vitality for the body, mind and soul.

Job Description

The Chef de Cuisine is responsible for the day-to-day management and leadership of all kitchen operations at Embers Restaurant. This role ensures the consistent delivery of exceptional food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, and team performance. The Chef de Cuisine leads, develops, and inspires the culinary brigade, driving operational excellence and profitability while preserving the unique identity and standards of the Embers Restaurant.

• Lead all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency in food quality, presentation, and taste.
• Execute and maintain Embers culinary standards, recipes, and specifications.
• Collaborate with the F&B Manager on menu development, seasonal offerings, and special events.
• Monitor food production to ensure quality, freshness, and proper portion control.
• Conduct regular tastings and quality assessments.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and evaluate culinary team members.
• Foster a positive, professional, and high-performance kitchen culture.
• Schedule labor effectively to meet operational needs while controlling costs.
• Conduct daily briefings, culinary training sessions, and performance reviews.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee opening and closing kitchen procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, sanitation, and company standards.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and coordinate repair requirements.
• Manage inventory, ordering, receiving, and storage processes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout all kitchen areas.
• Control food cost through proper purchasing, inventory management, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Monitor labor costs and productivity targets.
• Analyze sales trends and forecast operational requirements.
• Support budgeting and financial planning objectives.
• Ensure proper portioning and recipe adherence to maximize profitability.
• Ensure every dish exceeds guest expectations.
• Respond professionally to guest feedback and special dietary requirements.
• Collaborate with front-of-house leadership to deliver outstanding dining experiences.
• Participate in VIP events, promotions, and guest engagement opportunities when required.
• Maintain full compliance with local health regulations and company policies.
• Ensure safe handling, preparation, and storage of food products.
• Conduct regular kitchen inspections and corrective action plans.
• Promote a culture of workplace safety and accident prevention.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive culinary leadership experience in an upscale steakhouse, fine-dining restaurant, or premium hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of premium beef programs, dry-aging methods, grilling techniques, and modern steakhouse operations.
• Good knowledge in Japanese Cooking.
• Strong leadership and people-management abilities.
• Proven ability to manage food and labor costs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Culinary degree or professional culinary certification preferred.
• Food Safety/HACCP Certification required.
• Additional culinary certifications are advantageous.