Executive Chef (hot kitchen)

Bali Jobs Recruitment by Claire Tomkins; Kuta; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bali Jobs Recruitment by Claire Tomkins is seeking a creative Executive Chef for a boutique clifftop villa and dining concept in Bingin, Uluwatu, Bali. The role centers on wood‑fire cooking and open‑flame gastronomy to elevate the overall food program.

You will lead a large kitchen brigade, design innovative menus, manage food cost and safety standards, and partner with management on seasonal events. A strong portfolio showing creativity and hands‑on leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in wood-fired and open-flame cooking required.
• Proven track record in premium restaurant or lifestyle venues.
• Open to Indonesian nationals and expatriates with experience in Indonesia.
• Portfolio submission displaying creativity and attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain high-quality food during peak periods.
• Conceptualize and execute menus around wood-fire techniques and broad flavor profiles.
• Maintain food cost targets, recipe costing, portion control and waste minimization.
• Manage supplier relationships, ingredients sourcing, and inventory control for freshness and quality.
• Mentor and develop the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative, safe, high-performance environment.
• Ensure HACCP, health, safety, and sanitation standards across all prep areas.
• Collaborate with venue management on culinary events, seasonal menus, and updates.

Skills

Wood-fire cooking

Open-flame grilling

High-volume F&B operations

Menu development

Food cost control

Vendor negotiation

Team leadership

Job description

Our client is a boutique hospitality group located in Bingin, Uluwatu, Bali, operating an exclusive clifftop villa and dining concept overlooking the ocean. They are seeking a creative and hands‑on Executive Chef with expertise in wood‑fire cooking and open‑flame gastronomy to elevate their food program across broad culinary directions.

Note: A food portfolio must be submitted with your application that displays your creativity, innovation, and attention to detail. (All images will be checked to ensure ownership)

Requirements

• Strong expertise and hands‑on mastery in wood‑fire, open‑flame, and grill cooking techniques are strictly required.
• Proven track record in high‑volume F&B operations, high‑turnover premium kitchens, or busy lifestyle venues.
• Proven experience in a lifestyle or independent boutique international food & beverage / well‑established restaurant brands.
• Open to both Indonesian nationals and Expatriates with experience working in Indonesia.
• Experienced Executive Sous Chef looking to step up is welcome to apply.
• Open‑minded culinary philosophy with a versatile approach to global cuisines, fusion, and broad menu development.
• Strong leadership skills to direct, inspire, and train a large kitchen brigade while maintaining kitchen discipline and safety.
• Solid background in recipe development, menu engineering, food cost control, vendor negotiation, and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee overall kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, and operational efficiency during high‑volume periods.
• Conceptualize, design, and execute innovative menus centered around wood‑fire culinary techniques and broad flavor profiles.
• Maintain strict food cost targets, recipe costing, portion control, and kitchen waste minimization strategies.
• Manage supplier relationships, ingredient sourcing, and inventory control to guarantee fresh, high‑quality produce.
• Mentor, train, and develop the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative, safe, and high‑performance culinary environment
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, hygiene (HACCP), and sanitation standards across all food preparation areas.
• Work closely with venue management to plan culinary events, special menus, and seasonal operational updates.