Head Chef

Unique Unicorns; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 200,000,000 - 400,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Unique Unicorns in Bali seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a new restaurant with a breakfast concept and an exciting Asian-inspired dinner experience. You will shape the menu, preserve consistency, control costs, and drive the kitchen team to excel in a collaborative environment.

You will guide day-to-day operations, uphold food safety and hygiene, and mentor chefs while aligning with management to achieve business objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Chef.
• Strong knowledge of Asian cuisine with ability to create balanced, distinctive dishes.
• Natural leader who inspires and develops a kitchen team.
• Leads by example with attitude, work ethic, professionalism, and daily actions.
• Focus on cleanliness, punctuality, organization, and maintaining high kitchen standards.
• Knowledge of local Bali food safety regulations and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and improve breakfast and dinner menus.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and the restaurant's concept.
• Monitor food costs, portions, waste, and kitchen profitability.
• Stay updated on culinary trends and local market developments.
• Recruit, train, and develop the kitchen team.
• Establish kitchen standards, procedures, and expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Creativity

Attention to detail

Hygiene & food safety

Punctuality

Organization

Collaboration

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join our team at a new restaurant in Pererenan, Bali, offering a unique concept with a breakfast menu and an exciting dinner experience inspired by Asian cuisine. We want someone who shares our values, takes pride in their work, and understands that a great kitchen is built on teamwork, mutual respect, consistency, and strong leadership.

Key responsibilities

Develop, create, and continuously improve breakfast and dinner menus.

Bring creativity and new ideas while maintaining consistency, quality, and the restaurant's overall concept.

Monitor and manage food costs, portion control, waste, and kitchen profitability.

Stay up to date with culinary trends, local market developments, and new ingredients and techniques.

Recruit, train, lead, and develop the kitchen team.

Establish and maintain clear kitchen standards, procedures, and expectations.

Ensure excellent hygiene, food safety, cleanliness, and organisation at all times.

Manage kitchen operations efficiently, including stock control, ordering, and coordination with the purchasing team.

Work closely with management, accounting, purchasing, and the company's leadership to ensure smooth operations and achieve business objectives.

Create a positive kitchen culture based on accountability, respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About you

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Head Chef.

Strong knowledge of Asian cuisine, with the ability to create exciting, well-balanced, and distinctive dishes.

A natural leader who can inspire, motivate, and develop a kitchen team.

Someone who leads by example through their attitude, work ethic, professionalism, and daily actions.

A strong focus on cleanliness, punctuality, organisation, and maintaining high kitchen standards.

Good knowledge of local regulations, food safety requirements, and operational standards in Bali.

A creative mindset, an eye for detail, and a genuine interest in current food trends and market developments.

A team player who values a positive working environment and builds strong relationships with colleagues across all departments.

The opportunity to play a key role in shaping a new restaurant from the beginning.

Real influence over menu development, culinary direction, and kitchen operations.

Space for creativity, experimentation, and bringing your own ideas to the table.

The opportunity to contribute to the restaurant's long-term vision and growth.

A collaborative working environment where good leadership, open communication, and shared values matter.

Opportunities for professional development and career growth.