Executive Sous Chef - Luxury Hotel Culinary Leader

Raffles Hotels & Resorts; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary upgrades

Discounted stays across properties

Dining and wellness discounts

Job summary

Raffles Jakarta invites a skilled Executive Sous Chef to lead the hotel's culinary operations with elegance and precision. You will guide a high-performing team, craft innovative menus, manage food costs, and ensure impeccable food safety standards across all outlets.

Join a luxury property that blends heritage with modern luxury, delivering extraordinary dining experiences for discerning guests while mentoring staff and upholding Raffles standards.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Culinary Arts or a related discipline from a recognized institution is preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive culinary experience, preferably within luxury hotels or fine dining establishments.
• Strong culinary expertise with an excellent understanding of international cuisines, culinary techniques, and emerging food trends.
• Proven leadership experience in managing, supervising, and developing culinary teams.
• Solid knowledge of menu planning, food cost management, inventory control, and budgeting.
• Good understanding of food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability and cultural awareness, with the ability to cater to diverse guest preferences and expectations.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Embrace the Raffles brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected.
• Create an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported, and recognized.
• Drive top performance to achieve exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day culinary operations, ensuring consistency in food quality, preparation, and presentation across the hotel's culinary outlets.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage leadership to develop innovative menus and culinary concepts that reflect the Raffles brand standards, seasonal ingredients, culinary trends, and guest preferences.
• Drive menu planning and development by introducing creative dishes and exploring local and international culinary trends.
• Manage food costs, inventory, portion control, and wastage to achieve operational efficiency and profitability without compromising quality.
• Lead, train, mentor, and develop the culinary team, fostering a positive, collaborative, and high-performing working environment.
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, hygiene, and HACCP standards across all culinary operations.
• Monitor kitchen operations regularly, identifying potential risks and ensuring a clean, safe, and well-maintained working environment.
• Champion guest satisfaction by delivering exceptional culinary experiences, responding to guest feedback, and working collaboratively with other departments to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Culinary Arts

8+ years experience

Leadership

Menu planning

Food Safety HACCP

Communication

Adaptability

English

Education

Culinary degree/diploma

Luxury hotel/fine dining exp

Job description

Raffles Jakarta invites a skilled Executive Sous Chef to lead the hotel's culinary operations with elegance and precision. You will guide a high-performing team, craft innovative menus, manage food costs, and ensure impeccable food safety standards across all outlets.

Join a luxury property that blends heritage with modern luxury, delivering extraordinary dining experiences for discerning guests while mentoring staff and upholding Raffles standards.