Executive Chinese Kitchen Lead & Menu Innovator

Pt. Gudelake Food Indonesia; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pt. Gudelake Food Indonesia in Surabaya seeks a Head Chef Chinese Kitchen Leader Menu Innovator to oversee hotel dining operations, ensure exceptional quality, and craft innovative menus that delight guests.

As a culinary visionary, you will lead a high‑performing kitchen team, manage budgets and cost controls, and work with the Food & Beverage Director to tailor offerings to regional tastes and trends. You will ensure regulatory compliance and mentor staff to deliver memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10–15 years as Head of Kitchen in a 4/5-star hotel or upscale restaurant.
• Experience with international hotel chains.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations: oversee preparation and production of hotel meals with high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Enhance menu offerings: develop new menus based on current trends and regional tastes.
• Engage with guests to assess satisfaction and implement improvements to elevate dining experiences.
• Monitor financial performance: oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to meet financial targets.
• Optimize kitchen operations: streamline systems, processes, and workflows for efficiency.
• Cultivate a high-performing team: drive engagement, performance management, and development.
• Ensure regulatory excellence: uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost controls

Food safety

Guest satisfaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pt. Gudelake Food Indonesia in Surabaya seeks a Head Chef Chinese Kitchen Leader Menu Innovator to oversee hotel dining operations, ensure exceptional quality, and craft innovative menus that delight guests.

As a culinary visionary, you will lead a high‑performing kitchen team, manage budgets and cost controls, and work with the Food & Beverage Director to tailor offerings to regional tastes and trends. You will ensure regulatory compliance and mentor staff to deliver memorable experiences.