Executive Chef - Gran Melia Jakarta

Meliá Hotels International; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 520,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Meliá Hotels International in Jakarta is seeking an experienced culinary operations leader to oversee all F&B activities across the hotel and Operations Centre. You will ensure high-quality food standards, guest experience, and financial performance while guiding teams through pre-openings, rollouts, and ongoing improvements.

The role requires 3–5 years in senior culinary or F&B management, a degree in Hospitality or related field, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in senior culinary or F&B management roles.
• Degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• Strong communication in English (additional languages a plus).
• Knowledge of F&B trends and pre-opening operations.
• Familiar with POS systems, purchasing system and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain F&B culinary standards, SOPs, and brand guidelines.
• Lead kitchen operations across all outlets to ensure quality.
• Monitor food trends and competition to improve menus and concepts.
• Support pre-opening, rollouts, and operational improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Monitor P&L performance and take corrective actions.
• Lead training and development of culinary teams.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Ensure HACCP and food safety standards compliance.
• Support audits and implement corrective actions.
• Promote sustainability practices, including waste reduction and local sourcing.

Skills

Senior culinary management

F&B management

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Hospitality/Tourism/Culinary Arts or related field

Tools

POS systems

Purchasing system

MS Office

Job description

“The world is yours with Meliá” Discover a path without limits at Meliá, where growth and development opportunities are endless. Embark on a journey that will take you to work in several countries and become part of our extended global family.

Discover some of the benefits we offer:

• My MeliáRewards: Participate in our exclusive loyalty program, enjoying unique benefits and advantages.
• My MeliáBenefits: Take advantage of flexible compensation and exclusive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, promoting an active and healthy lifestyle.

Lead and manage all culinary operations across the hotel/Operations Centre, ensuring high-quality food standards, consistent guest experience, operational efficiency, and strong financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain F&B culinary standards, SOPs, and brand guidelines.
• Lead kitchen operations across all outlets to ensure consistency and quality.
• Monitor food trends and competition to improve menus and concepts.
• Support pre-openings, rollouts, and operational improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost control..
• Monitor P&L performance and take corrective actions when needed.
• Lead training and development of culinary teams.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and performance reviews.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety standards.
• Support audits and implement corrective actions when required.
• Promote sustainability practices, including waste reduction and local sourcing.

Requirements

• 3–5 years in senior culinary or F&B management roles.
• Degree in Hospitality, Tourism, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• Strong communication both English.
• Additional language is an advantage.
• Knowledge of F&B trends and pre-opening operations.
• Familiar with POS systems, purchasing system and MS Office.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

At Meliá we are all VIP

At Meliá Hotels International, we are committed to equal opportunities between women and men in the workplace, with the commitment of management and the principles contained in Human Resources policies. We also prioritize disseminating throughout the entire staff a corporate culture committed to effective equality, and raising awareness about the need to act jointly and globally.

We promote our commitment to equality and diversity, avoiding any kind of discrimination, especially related to reasons of disability, race, religion, gender, or age. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are essential for our success as a global company.

Additionally, we support the sustainable growth of our industry through a socially responsible team. In this sense, our motto is "Towards a sustainable future, from a responsible present". Thanks to al our collaborators, we make it possible.

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