Executive Chef: Lead Culinary Team & Menu Innovation

PT MITRA BUANA VENTURA; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 279,000,000 - 502,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PT MITRA BUANA VENTURA in Jakarta is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations. You will oversee menu development, ensure food quality and consistency, and manage the kitchen team to uphold company standards.

You will develop SOPs, control food costs, supervise inventory, and drive operational efficiency while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in senior culinary roles, strong leadership, and a proven ability to innovate

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in kitchen or culinary operations, with leadership roles.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Experience developing menus, standardizing recipes, and controlling food cost.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and quality standards.
• Ability to develop and implement effective kitchen SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations to ensure efficient food production.
• Develop and innovate menus in line with the company's concept, culinary trends, and customer preferences.
• Ensure the quality, taste, presentation, and consistency meet company standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain SOPs for kitchen operations, food production, and presentation.
• Manage food costs, monitor raw material usage, and minimize food waste to improve efficiency.
• Oversee raw material requirements, ingredient quality, inventory, and proper storage procedures.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen team members to enhance skills and performance.
• Ensure all food prep and storage comply with safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular evaluations of kitchen performance, food quality, and operational effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse, Operations, and Management to support business operations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Menu development

Food costing

Food safety

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Arts / Hospitality / Food and Beverage Management

Job description

PT MITRA BUANA VENTURA in Jakarta is seeking an experienced Executive Chef to lead our kitchen operations. You will oversee menu development, ensure food quality and consistency, and manage the kitchen team to uphold company standards.

You will develop SOPs, control food costs, supervise inventory, and drive operational efficiency while maintaining high hygiene and safety standards. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in senior culinary roles, strong leadership, and a proven ability to innovate