Head Chef

Jittlada Group; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group is looking for a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations in Jakarta, Indonesia. In this full-time on-site role, you will plan and develop menus, manage kitchen staff, and ensure the highest quality of food presentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Thai cuisine, strong leadership skills, and food safety knowledge, striving for excellence in culinary offerings. Join us in maintaining our brand's commitment to quality and innovation.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in culinary techniques, menu planning, and food preparation.
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in a fine dining or upscale restaurant setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure the highest quality of food preparation.
• Plan and develop menus while driving innovation in Thai cuisine.
• Manage kitchen staff and monitor inventory effectively.

Skills

Culinary techniques

Leadership

Staff training

Expertise in Thai cuisine

Food safety standards

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Education

Culinary degree or relevant accreditation

Job description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Head Chef located in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Head Chef will oversee kitchen operations, plan and develop menus, and ensure the highest quality of food preparation and presentation. Additional responsibilities include managing kitchen staff, monitoring inventory, ensuring food safety compliance, and collaborating closely with the management team to uphold the restaurant's brand standards. The Head Chef will be a key leader, driving innovation and maintaining excellence in Thai cuisine.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in culinary techniques, menu planning, and food preparation
• Strong leadership, team management, and staff training abilities
• Expertise in Thai cuisine and a deep understanding of traditional techniques and ingredients
• Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen operations
• Innovation in creating new dishes while preserving authentic flavors
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Proven experience in a similar role, ideally in a fine dining or upscale restaurant setting
• Culinary degree or relevant accreditation preferred