Head Chef

Donna Restaurant Ubud; Kecamatan Ubud; On-site; IDR 133,920,000 - 267,840,000; Full time

Job summary

Donna Restaurant Ubud is seeking a vigilant kitchen leader to oversee daily operations, ensure peak-time service quality, safety, and presentation.

You will mentor line cooks, manage food costs and inventory, enforce hygiene standards, and drive continuous improvement in workflow and menu execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring quality, safety, and presentation during peak shifts.
• Lead and mentor line cooks to maintain a cohesive, high-morale brigade.
• Troubleshoot bottlenecks, equipment issues or staffing gaps with calm authority.
• Ensure menu execution adheres to recipes for consistency.
• Manage food cost, labor, inventory, and waste without compromising quality.
• Enforce strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Apply strategic thinking to streamline workflow and improve layout.

Job description

Kitchen Operations & Execution: Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless service during peak, high-volume shifts while maintaining uncompromising standards of food quality, safety and presentation.

Team Leadership & Mentorship: Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-morale kitchen environment. Lead by example, train line cooks and build a cohesive brigade where every member feels valued and driven to grow.

Calm Crisis Management: Maintain composure and authority under intense pressure, troubleshooting service bottlenecks, equipment issues, or staffing challenges with a clear head and a positive attitude.

Menu Execution: Execute menu items are per our recipe guidance every time and drive consistency across all food segments

Financial & Inventory Management: Manage food cost percentages, labor budgets, inventory control, and waste reduction without compromising on quality.

Safety & Compliance: Enforce strict food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards across all preparation and storage areas.

Strategic Problem Solving: Apply critical thinking to streamline workflow, improve kitchen layout efficiency, and resolve operational roadblocks proactively.