Executive Chef

Shangri-La Group; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 900,000,000 - 1,500,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Shangri-La Jakarta is seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to oversee training, supervise, plan and coordinate all culinary operations across the department, reporting to Hotel Manager. The role focuses on delivering a quality guest experience while protecting margins and reinforcing the hotel's premium brand.

The ideal candidate has 8–10 years in culinary leadership, expertise in international cuisine, menu development, food cost control, HACCP and a track record of coaching a diverse team in

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of culinary experience, with 3–5 years in a senior culinary leadership role, preferably within a luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environment.
• Strong expertise in international cuisine, menu development, and culinary operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, budgeting, inventory control, and kitchen productivity.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Creative, innovative, and passionate about culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
• Culinary degree/diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Complete responsibility for directing training supervising, planning, coordinating, of all areas within the culinary department including any projects requested by the Hotel Manager / Resident Manager of the hotel and its board; ensuring a quality product for our guests, and secure profit margins while maintaining the Corporate image of the Company at all times.

Skills

Culinary leadership

International cuisine

Menu development

Food cost budgeting

Inventory control

Kitchen productivity

Food safety HACCP

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

English fluency

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Job description

Shangri-La Jakarta

Job Description

Complete responsibility for directing training supervising, planning, coordinating, of all areas within the culinary department including any projects requested by the Hotel Manager / Resident Manager of the hotel and its board; ensuring a quality product for our guests, and secure profit margins while maintaining the Corporate image of the Company at all times.

Job Requirement

• Minimum 8–10 years of culinary experience, with 3–5 years in a senior culinary leadership role, preferably within a luxury hotel or upscale hospitality environment.
• Strong expertise in international cuisine, menu development, and culinary operations.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop a diverse culinary team.
• Strong knowledge of food cost, budgeting, inventory control, and kitchen productivity.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Creative, innovative, and passionate about culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
• Culinary degree/diploma or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• Fluent in English.