Head Chef — Chinese Kitchen Leader & Menu Innovator

Pt. Gudelake Food Indonesia; Surabaya ꦱꦸꦫꦧꦪ; On-site; IDR 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pt. Gudelake Food Indonesia in Surabaya seeks a Head Chef Chinese Kitchen Leader Menu Innovator to oversee hotel dining operations, ensure exceptional quality, and craft innovative menus that delight guests.

As a culinary visionary, you will lead a high‑performing kitchen team, manage budgets and cost controls, and work with the Food & Beverage Director to tailor offerings to regional tastes and trends. You will ensure regulatory compliance and mentor staff to deliver memorable experiences.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10–15 years as Head of Kitchen in a 4/5-star hotel or upscale restaurant.
• Experience with international hotel chains.

Responsibilities

• Direct culinary operations: oversee preparation and production of hotel meals with high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Enhance menu offerings: develop new menus based on current trends and regional tastes.
• Engage with guests to assess satisfaction and implement improvements to elevate dining experiences.
• Monitor financial performance: oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to meet financial targets.
• Optimize kitchen operations: streamline systems, processes, and workflows for efficiency.
• Cultivate a high-performing team: drive engagement, performance management, and development.
• Ensure regulatory excellence: uphold health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Cost controls

Food safety

Guest satisfaction

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Head Chef Chinese Kitchen Leader Menu Innovator (Surabaya)

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Location: Jalan Embong Malang 85-89, Surabaya, Jawa Timur, Indonesia, 60261

Position Type: Management

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You. Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! You are a culinary visionary and the creative force behind our culinary offerings, crafting menus that delight and impress our guests. As an Executive Chef, and success of all hotel culinary operations - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here's what you'll do during a typical day:

• Direct culinary operations: Oversee the preparation and production of hotel meals, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, cost controls, and overall profitability
• Enhance menu offerings: Partner with the Food and Beverage Director to develop new menus and individual menu items based on current food trends and regional tastes
• Delight our guests: Engage with guests and clients to assess satisfaction, address concerns, and implement improvements to elevate the dining experience
• Monitor financial performance: Oversee budget management, forecasting, and reporting to ensure financial targets are met and culinary operations are aligned with the hotel's goals
• Optimize kitchen operations: Oversee and streamline kitchen systems, processes, and workflows to ensure smooth and efficient operations
• Cultivate a high-performing team: Drive engagement and retention through performance management, professional development, and recognition programs
• Ensure regulatory excellence: Uphold compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and alcohol awareness regulations, fostering a culture committed to the highest standards of guest and team member wellbeing

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 10-15 years as Head of Kitchen in a 4 / 5-star category hotel or individual restaurants with high standards
• Work experience in a similar capacity with international chain hotels

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member: A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.