Executive Chef

Pengiklan Anonim; Kecamatan Ubud; On-site; IDR 420,000,000 - 720,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pengiklan Anonim invites an accomplished Head Chef to lead a busy, high-volume kitchen in Bali. You will direct daily operations, uphold quality, safety, and presentation, and drive consistency across all service segments.

You will train and retain a strong brigade, optimize food costs and labor efficiency, manage inventories and waste, and guide menu execution with data-driven decisions. The role requires calm leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for hospitality in a vibrant dining

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in busy, high-volume kitchens.
• Strong ability to build and retain kitchen teams through clear communication and empathy.
• Exceptional stress-management and leadership under peak rushes.
• Ability to analyze food costs, labor metrics, and workflows to optimize operations.
• Deep knowledge of contemporary kitchen techniques and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations during peak periods with uncompromising quality.
• Foster a collaborative, high-morale kitchen environment and train line cooks.
• Maintain composure under pressure and troubleshoot bottlenecks.
• Execute menu items consistently per recipe guidance.
• Manage food cost, labor budgets, inventory, and waste reduction.
• Enforce strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Streamline workflow and improve kitchen layout and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team training

Cost analysis

Operational efficiency

Food safety

Job description

We are looking for an established Head Chef who thrives in a bustling, high-volume environment and knows how to lead a kitchen with a steady hand and a clear vision. You are a critical thinker who doesn't just execute recipes, but actively optimizes kitchen operations and elevates the team around you.

Key responsibilities

Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service during peak, high-volume shifts while maintaining uncompromising standards of food quality, safety and presentation.

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-morale kitchen environment. Lead by example, train line cooks and build a cohesive brigade where every member feels valued and driven to grow.

Maintain composure and authority under intense pressure, troubleshooting service bottlenecks, equipment issues, or staffing challenges with a clear head and a positive attitude.

Execute menu items as per recipe guidance every time and drive consistency across all food segments.

Manage food cost percentages, labor budgets, inventory control, and waste reduction without compromising on quality.

Enforce strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across all preparation and storage areas.

Apply critical thinking to streamline workflow, improve kitchen layout efficiency, and resolve operational roadblocks proactively.

About you

Proven experience as a Head Chef running busy, high-volume restaurant kitchens.

Demonstrated track record of building and retaining strong kitchen teams through effective communication, empathy, and clear expectations.

Exceptional stress-management skills with the ability to keep a cool head and inspire confidence in the team during peak operational rushes.

Capable of analyzing food costs, labor metrics, and operational workflows to make smart, data-driven adjustments.

Deep technical knowledge of contemporary kitchen techniques, kitchen management systems and inventory controls.

About us

Our restaurant is a vibrant, fast-paced dining destination in the heart of Ubud, known for delivering exceptional culinary experiences in a dynamic and stylish atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our energetic culture, high standards and a deep commitment to teamwork and hospitality.

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

The opportunity to lead a dynamic culinary team in one of Bali's premier dining locations.

A collaborative work culture that values creative input and operational leadership.