Executive Chef & Creative Cuisine Leader — Hybrid Role

Shangri-La Group; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; Hybrid; IDR 150,000,000 - 350,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Bonus opportunities

Health & retirement benefits

Accommodation assistance

Creative freedom

Job summary

Shangri-La Group in Surabaya is seeking an experienced Executive Chef – Culinary Operations to lead the kitchen across all dining outlets. You will design and execute innovative menus, manage staffing, training, scheduling, and performance, while controlling costs and ensuring food safety.

You will collaborate with management on pricing, promotions, budgeting, and events, and foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture in a fast-paced East Java environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a reputable establishment.
• Demonstrated culinary creativity and expertise in various cuisines.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of food costing, inventory control, and budgeting.
• Relevant culinary qualifications or certifications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced kitchen environment in East Java.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute innovative menus for all dining outlets, ensuring variety and appeal.
• Manage all kitchen operations, including staffing, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
• Control food costs, inventory management, and procurement of high‑quality ingredients.
• Maintain strict adherence to food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Collaborate with the management team on menu pricing, promotions, and special events.
• Foster a positive and productive work environment for the entire culinary team.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations.
• Oversee financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Set and maintain open, collaborative relationships with employees.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Food cost control

Budgeting

Culinary creativity

Education

Culinary qualifications/certifications

Job description

Shangri-La Group in Surabaya is seeking an experienced Executive Chef – Culinary Operations to lead the kitchen across all dining outlets. You will design and execute innovative menus, manage staffing, training, scheduling, and performance, while controlling costs and ensuring food safety.

You will collaborate with management on pricing, promotions, budgeting, and events, and foster a positive, high-performance kitchen culture in a fast-paced East Java environment.