Head Cook (26-00000)

Jakarta; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; IDR 111,600,000 - 167,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A global culinary company is seeking a skilled Recipe Development Leader based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The role involves leading a team to create high-quality, innovative recipes while ensuring taste and presentation standards are met. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in cooking, with at least 3 years of experience and a degree in Culinary Arts or Hospitality. This position offers the chance to work in a dynamic, content-driven kitchen environment that emphasizes teamwork and creativity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cooking and recipe development.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian and international cuisine.
• Ability to create balanced recipes with available ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Lead recipe development and execution.
• Ensure quality and presentation of dishes.
• Supervise recipe testing to maintain standards.

Skills

Recipe development

Cooking

Leadership

Team coordination

Creativity in cooking

Education

Culinary Arts or Hospitality degree

Job description

Be part of a great team from a global company

Join our global company and unlock limitless opportunities as you collaborate with a diverse and talented team. Together, we redefine success, inspire innovation, and create a world of endless possibilities.

• Lead the development and execution of recipes requested by the brand owner.
• Ensure the quality of taste, presentation (plating), and recipe practicality for each dish.
• Utilize the brand’s mandatory seasoning products creatively in every recipe.
• Lead and coordinate the recipe team consisting of Assistant Cook, Food Stylist, Nutritionist, Creative Assistant Production, and Kitchen Helper.
• Conduct pre-production meetings to align the team before recipe development and content production.
• Develop and implement standardized cooking workflows to ensure efficiency and consistency in recipe production.
• Supervise the recipe testing process to ensure flavor accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with the Inhouse Creative Production team during photo and video shooting sessions while cooking.
• Ensure that all recipes meet the required taste, presentation, and production standards before publication.
• Revise and reproduce recipes when results do not meet the required standards.

Skill Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in cooking and recipe development, preferably in restaurants, hotels, cafés, or professional kitchens.
• Strong knowledge and ability to cook a wide range of dishes, including:
  • Appetizers
  • Snacks
  • Indonesian cuisine
  • International cuisine
• Ability to develop recipes using various available ingredients while maintaining balanced flavor and nutrition.
• Comfortable working in a content-driven kitchen environment, including cooking during photo and video production.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.

Educational Level

• Graduate from a Culinary Arts, Culinary School, or Hospitality (Tata Boga) program.