Head Chef - Liu Li Palace | AYANA BALI

AYANA Hospitality; Provinsi Bali; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury resort in Bali is seeking a motivated Head Chef for their renowned Liu Li Palace restaurant. The role requires at least 5 years of culinary leadership in high-volume Chinese dining, ensuring innovative menu offerings and exceptional food quality. Candidates must have strong leadership, operational strategy skills, and proficiency in English. This is a unique opportunity for Chinese nationals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in culinary leadership at high-volume Chinese restaurant.
• Proven ability in Cantonese and Hongkong cuisine.
• HACCP certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes per recipes and manage kitchen staff.
• Interact with guests to ensure satisfaction and review feedback.
• Maintain food costs within budgetary limits.

Skills

Innovative culinary skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Menu engineering

English communication

Operational strategy

Education

2-year degree in Culinary Arts or related major

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated Head Chef for Liu Li Palace to work with our Culinary team at the finest 5‑star luxury resort in Bali.

Summary of responsibilities

• Prepare all dishes following recipes and yield guides, according to standards and assign production and preparation work for all staff to complete, and review priorities
• Interact with customers and review guest feedback periodically
• Minimize waste and maintain controls to attain forecasted and maintain the food cost within the budgeted range
• Take physical inventory of specified food items for daily inventory and production charts according to department standards
• Meet with Liu Li Palace Director of Operations to review schedules, assignments, anticipated business levels, changes, and other information pertinent to the job performance
• Review financials periodically to ensure we meet or exceed all departmental revenue goals by maximizing all opportunities
• Communicate additions or changes to the assignments as they arise throughout the shift. Identify situations that compromise the department's standards and delegate these tasks
• Ensure that restaurant Service Staff are informed of menu items served and the amount available for the meal period and functions
• Monitor performance of staff and ensure all procedures are completed to the department standards; rectify deficiencies with respective personnel
• Requisition the day's supplies and ensure that they are received and stored correctly. Communicate needs with Purchasing and Storeroom personnel. Ensure quality of products received
• Meet with the Executive Steward to review equipment needs, banquet plate‑up assistance, cleaning schedule/project status, health/safety, and sanitation follow‑up
• Participate and contribute to the resort sustainability program through education, interaction, and suggestion

Requirements

• Exclusive opportunity for Chinese nationals
• Minimum of 5 years of solid experience in the culinary leadership level in a high volume business of free‑standing Chinese restaurant with a good reputation and most talked‑about
• Proven track of delivering innovative and creative Cantonese and Hongkong cuisine
• Strong sense of competition in the business, wants to win attitude, and is ahead with the trend
• Strong leadership skills with an acute sense of good judgement and swift performance improvement. Can thrive in a high‑pressure environment and has a strong operational strategy that is timely
• In‑depth knowledge of food safety principles and best practices, HACCP certification is desirable
• Deep understanding of the profit & loss goals is proficient in performing regular menu engineering, and maintains an up‑to‑date market list
• Proficient in English communication in both written and spoken
• 2‑year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or a related major is required, Bachelor's Degree is desirable