Executive Sous Chef, Chinese-Indonesian Cuisine

The Luxury Collection; Indonesia; Hybrid; IDR 200,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Luxury Collection in Denpasar is seeking a highly skilled Senior Sous Chef who focuses on remote support and culinary consultancy. You will guide kitchen teams across locations through digital collaboration, drive menu development, and ensure consistent quality and efficiency.

The role requires exceptional culinary expertise, strong communication, and proficiency with video conferencing and project management tools. A Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• Experience using digital collaboration tools for remote guidance.
• Excellent remote communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and cost management.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote culinary guidance and support to kitchen teams, focusing on menu engineering and execution.
• Conduct remote quality assessments and provide feedback on food preparation and presentation.
• Assist in developing and standardizing recipes and culinary techniques for operational consistency.
• Offer expert advice on ingredient sourcing, cost control, and inventory management via digital platforms.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff remotely through virtual sessions and digital resources.
• Collaborate with Head Chefs and operations teams to implement new culinary initiatives.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Culinary expertise

Menu engineering

Cost management

Food safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

Video conferencing

Project management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Senior Sous Chef with a unique focus on remote support and culinary consultancy. While based in Denpasar, this role will leverage technology to assist and guide various kitchen teams across different locations, providing expert advice on menu development, quality control, and kitchen efficiency. You will play a vital role in maintaining and elevating culinary standards through remote collaboration and strategic guidance. This position requires exceptional culinary expertise combined with strong communication and digital collaboration skills to foster a cohesive and high-performing kitchen environment, regardless of physical location.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide remote culinary guidance and support to various kitchen teams, focusing on menu engineering and execution.
• Conduct remote quality assessments and provide feedback on food preparation and presentation.
• Assist in developing and standardizing recipes and culinary techniques for operational consistency.
• Offer expert advice on ingredient sourcing, cost control, and inventory management via digital platforms.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff remotely through virtual sessions and digital resources.
• Collaborate with Head Chefs and operations teams to implement new culinary initiatives.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef, with a strong portfolio of culinary achievements.
• Proficiency in using digital collaboration tools (e.g., video conferencing, project management software).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying complex culinary concepts remotely.
• Strong understanding of food safety, sanitation, and cost management principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Culinary Arts or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Opportunity to impact culinary standards across multiple locations.
• Access to advanced culinary resources and technologies.
• Professional development in remote leadership and culinary consulting.
• A forward-thinking work environment that embraces innovation.