Executive Chef: Global Growth & Culinary Innovation

Novotel Hotels; Batukandik; On-site; IDR 100,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accor learning programs

Global growth opportunities

CSR/ESG initiatives

Job summary

Novotel Bali Benoa in Nusa Dua, Bali, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations across restaurants, banquets, and events. You will drive menu development, food concepts, and cost-conscious culinary excellence to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Candidates should have strong leadership, budgeting, food safety (HACCP), and a track record of delivering high-quality cuisine in upscale resort settings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in an upscale/midscale hotel or resort environment.
• Strong knowledge of international cuisine, banquet operations, menu engineering, and food costing.
• Solid leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Creative, innovative, and passionate about culinary excellence and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all kitchen operations across outlets, banquets, and events.
• Develop menus, recipes, and concepts with strong focus on quality, creativity, consistency, and cost control.
• Manage kitchen performance through budgeting, forecasting, food cost analysis, and monthly P&L review.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and hotel operational standards.
• Supervise and develop culinary team members through training, scheduling, coaching, and performance management.
• Plan and execute food promotions and seasonal culinary programs.
• Maintain strong coordination with other departments to ensure smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, guest preferences, and competitor offerings to enhance culinary experiences and business performance.

Education

Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts / Hospitality Management

Job description

Novotel Bali Benoa in Nusa Dua, Bali, seeks an experienced Executive Chef to lead all kitchen operations across restaurants, banquets, and events. You will drive menu development, food concepts, and cost-conscious culinary excellence to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Candidates should have strong leadership, budgeting, food safety (HACCP), and a track record of delivering high-quality cuisine in upscale resort settings.