Commercial Director Culinary

PT Native Mind Indonesia; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 60,000,000 - 90,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Premium F&B leadership exposure

Dynamic, collaborative environment

Job summary

Pepito Culinary in Bali is seeking a Commercial Director Culinary to lead commercial strategies across Central Kitchen and premium outlets. You will drive sales, profitability, and growth with a strong focus on menu development, cost control, and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires 5+ years in F&B leadership, P&L management, and a passion for excellence in hospitality. Based in Bali, travel between locations is expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Culinary, Business Management or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of F&B leadership experience.
• Proven track record in P&L management, food cost control, menu/concept development and business growth.
• Strong commercial mindset with analytical and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commercial strategies to drive sales, profitability, and business growth across Central Kitchen and Premium outlets.
• Oversee P&L, budgeting, forecasting, food cost, labor cost and operational expenses.
• Lead Central Kitchen and Premium F&B outlets with focus on efficiency, productivity, quality and cost control.
• Drive concept, menu and product development including menu engineering and pricing.
• Collaborate with Culinary, Marketing, Procurement, Finance and Operations to strengthen brand and guest experience.
• Lead new product launches, promotions, events, and F&B initiatives.
• Ensure service, food quality, hygiene, food safety and operational standards.
• Develop and motivate diverse F&B teams, fostering a culture of performance and improvement.
• Support new outlet openings and business expansion including feasibility and planning.

Skills

F&B leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Menu development

Food cost control

Labor cost control

Multi-outlet F&B

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary, Business Management

Job description

Pepito Culinary is a hospitality organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences in the vibrant destination of Bali. We are committed to providing outstanding service, maintaining high operational standards, and creating welcoming environments for our guests. Our team is driven by a passion for hospitality and a commitment to excellence in all aspects of our operations. We value professionalism, integrity, and a guest-centric approach to everything we do.

Commercial Director Culinary

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute commercial strategies to drive sales, profitability, and business growth across all Culinary Operations (Central Kitchen, FB Outlets).

Have experience in Factory/Manufacturing industry managing P&L, Budgeting, Forecasting, Food Cost, Labor Cost and Operational Expenses.

Oversee Central Kitchen and Premium F&B outlets, ensuring efficiency, productivity, quality, and cost control.

Lead concept, menu, and product development, including menu engineering, recipe costing, pricing, and product innovation.

Collaborate with Culinary, Marketing, Procurement, Finance, and Operations teams to strengthen brand presence and customer experience.

Drive new product launches, promotions, events, and F&B business initiatives.

Ensure consistent service, food quality, hygiene, food safety, and operational standards across all outlets.

Lead, develop, and motivate diverse F&B teams while building a strong culture of performance and continuous improvement.

Support new outlet openings and business expansion, including feasibility, manpower, operational readiness, and commercial planning.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Culinary, Business Management, or a related field.

Minimum 5+ years of F&B leadership experience, preferably managing Central Kitchen and premium outlets.

Proven track record in P&L management, food cost control, menu/concept development, and business growth.

Strong commercial mindset with excellent analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Experience in multi-outlet F&B, hospitality, premium retail culinary, or food service is highly preferred.

Strong understanding of food safety, quality, operational standards, and inventory management.

Willing to be based in Bali and travel between business locations as required.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives/recognition.

Career growth opportunities within the group.

Opportunity to lead and develop a growing premium F&B and culinary business.

Dynamic and collaborative working environment.