Executive Chef (Expat)

Bali Jobs Recruitment by Claire Tomkins; Kuta; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bali-based luxury resort in Seminyak seeks an accomplished Executive Chef (Expatriate) to lead the culinary team, oversee all kitchen operations, and create exceptional dining experiences.

You will drive menu development, uphold food safety standards, and manage costs while delivering five-star service across restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets, and events. Fluency in English and a track record with internationally recognized luxury hospitality brands are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as Executive Chef in a 5-star luxury hotel or resort.
• Experience with international luxury brands in Indonesia or Southeast Asia.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian culinary preferences and luxury guest expectations.
• Proven leadership in multi-outlet culinary operations including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets, and events.
• Expertise in menu development, quality assurance, cost control and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, food cost management, and inventory control.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Fluent in English and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations across dining venues, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, creativity, and presentation.
• Develop innovative menus aligned with luxury positioning and market trends.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive financial performance by managing food costs, labor productivity, budgeting, and waste reduction.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Luxury brand experience

Leadership

Menu development

Food quality control

Cost control

Kitchen operations

Financial acumen

Food safety HACCP

English fluency

Job description

Our client is an independent 5-star luxury boutique resort located in the heart of Seminyak. They are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef (Expatriate) to lead the culinary team, oversee all kitchen operations, and create exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality, creativity, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a 5-star luxury hotel or resort for a minimum of two years in a similar brand.
• Strong background with internationally recognised luxury hospitality brands in Indonesia or Southeast Asia.
• Solid understanding of the Indonesian culinary preferences and luxury guest expectations.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-outlet culinary operations, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets, and special events.
• Strong expertise in menu development, food quality assurance, cost control, and kitchen operations.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills, with the ability to inspire high-performing culinary teams.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, food cost management, and inventory control.
• Thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, creativity, and presentation across all dining venues.
• Develop innovative menus that align with the property's luxury positioning while reflecting market trends and guest preferences.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and compliance with company and local regulations.
• Drive financial performance by managing food costs, labor productivity, budgeting, and waste reduction without compromising quality.