Chef de Cuisine - Indonesian Cuisine (specialty in Seafood) | AYANA BALI

AYANA Hospitality; Provinsi Bali; On-site; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Full time

Job summary

AYANA Hospitality is looking for a skilled Chef de Cuisine specializing in Indonesian Cuisine to lead the culinary team in a luxurious 5-star resort in Bali. The role encompasses managing kitchen operations, ensuring food quality, and providing exceptional dining experiences while adhering to sustainability goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate leader with culinary innovation to shine in a competitive environment.

Qualifications

• Indonesian Citizen only.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in culinary management.
• Proven track record in high-level Indonesian Cuisine, especially seafood.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operation, employee assignments, and guest interactions.
• Ensure quality through effective inventory management and cooking standards.
• Participate in sustainability programs and monitor departmental performance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Culinary Innovation

Food Safety Knowledge

Operational Strategy

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Hotel and Restaurant Management Degree

Job description

We are looking for a self-driven talent for Chef de Cuisine - Indonesian Cuisine (specialty in Seafood) to work with our Culinary team at the finest 5-star luxury resort in Bali.

Responsibilities:

• Meet with Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance
• Prepare all dishes following recipes and yield guides, according to standards and assign production and preparation work for all staff to complete, and review priorities
• Interact with customers and review guest feedback periodically
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted and maintain the food cost within the budgeted range
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory and production charts according to department standards
• Review financials periodically to ensure we meet or exceed all departmental revenue golds by maximizing all opportunities
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations that compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks
• Ensure that restaurant Service Staff are informed of menu items served and the amount available for the meal period and functions
• Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel
• Requisition the day's supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel. Ensure quality of products received
• Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate-up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, health/safety, and sanitation follow-up
• Participate and contribute to the resort sustainability program through education, interaction, and suggestion
  
  

Requirements

• Indonesian Citizen only
• Minimum of 2 years experience at the culinary management level in a high volume business standalone/free-standing restaurant that is reputable and most talked-about in Bali or Indonesia.
• Proven track of delivering passion and innovation in creating high-level quality of Indonesian Cuisine (specialty in Seafood), which is sustainable and is recognized in the market
• Strong business acumen with a strong sense of competition in the business, wants to win attitude, and is ahead with the trend
• Excellent customer service skills that differentiate the guest experience beyond extraordinary
• Strong leadership skills with an acute sense of good judgment and swift performance improvement. Can thrive in a high-pressure environment and has a strong operational strategy that is timely
• In-depth knowledge of food safety principles and best practices, HACCP certification is desirable
• Deep understanding of the profit & loss goals, is proficient in performing regular menu engineering, and maintains an up-to-date market list
• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major is required, Bachelor's Degree is desirable