Head Chef: Innovative Menu & Kitchen Leadership

Pt. Sumber Inspirasi Prima; Kota Yogyakarta; Remote; IDR 80,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Paid time off

Remote leadership opportunity

Job summary

Pt. Sumber Inspirasi Prima invites a visionary Head Chef to lead culinary development for our remote catering operations. You will design menus, develop recipes, and uphold top-quality food and presentation while guiding a dispersed kitchen team across locations.

This role suits a culinary leader who can translate creative ideas into scalable, efficient remote catering solutions and shape the gastronomic identity of the company while driving client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef.
• Proven expertise in menu planning, recipe development, and kitchen management.
• Strong understanding of culinary trends, techniques, and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills for managing remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and curate diverse, seasonal menus that meet the evolving needs of a remote clientele.
• Develop and standardize recipes and cooking techniques, ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes.
• Manage and mentor a team of remote chefs and kitchen staff, providing guidance and training.
• Oversee ingredient sourcing, quality control, and cost management for all culinary supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations in a distributed kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with the operations team to optimize menu planning and preparation for efficient remote delivery.

Skills

Head Chef

Menu planning

Recipe development

Kitchen management

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an innovative and experienced Head Chef to lead culinary development for their remote catering operations. In this exciting role, you will be responsible for creating exceptional menus, developing recipes, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation, all while managing a dispersed kitchen team. This position is ideal for a culinary visionary who can translate creative concepts into scalable and efficient catering solutions delivered directly to clients. You will play a critical role in defining the gastronomic identity of the company and driving customer satisfaction through outstanding culinary experiences, working in a dynamic and forward-thinking remote operational structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and curate diverse, seasonal menus that meet the evolving needs of a remote clientele.
• Develop and standardize recipes and cooking techniques , ensuring consistency and quality across all dishes.
• Manage and mentor a team of remote chefs and kitchen staff, providing guidance and training.
• Oversee ingredient sourcing, quality control, and cost management for all culinary supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety and sanitation regulations in a distributed kitchen environment.
• Collaborate with the operations team to optimize menu planning and preparation for efficient remote delivery.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef, preferably with experience in high-volume catering or restaurant operations.
• Demonstrated expertise in menu planning, recipe development, and kitchen management.
• Strong understanding of culinary trends, techniques, and presentation.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP principles is essential.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills for managing remote teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Allowance for professional culinary development and training.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• The opportunity to shape the culinary direction of a leading remote catering service.