Executive Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

Successfactors; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 650,000,000; Full time

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Job summary

Gran Melia Jakarta, part of Meliá Hotels International, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations for multiple outlets and events in our Jakarta property.

You will ensure culinary standards, cost controls, and food safety practices are consistently applied, while leading and developing a high-performing kitchen team and coordinating with F&B and other departments.

Qualifications

• Degree or professional training in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in 4-5 star hotels.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, cost control, and food cost management.
• Up to date with culinary trends and gastronomic innovation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and kitchen management tools.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with good communication ability.

Responsibilities

• Support the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations across all outlets and events.
• Ensure consistent implementation of culinary standards, recipes, and food presentation.
• Supervise food preparation, service execution, and kitchen team performance.
• Monitor food cost, labor cost, and kitchen P&L performance in line with budget targets.
• Control inventory, ordering, stock levels, and supplier coordination.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and food safety standards at all times.
• Lead, train, and develop kitchen team members to maintain high performance.
• Coordinate with F&B and other departments for banquets, events, and daily operations.
• Handle operational issues, guest feedback, and service recovery when needed.
• Promote sustainability practices, including food waste reduction and local sourcing.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Menu development

Cost control

Kitchen operations

Team management

Communication

Planning

Microsoft Office

Education

Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree

Professional training in culinary arts

Tools

Microsoft Office

Kitchen management tools

Job description

Gran Melia Jakarta, part of Meliá Hotels International, seeks an Executive Sous Chef to assist the Executive Chef in overseeing daily kitchen operations for multiple outlets and events in our Jakarta property.

You will ensure culinary standards, cost controls, and food safety practices are consistently applied, while leading and developing a high-performing kitchen team and coordinating with F&B and other departments.