Kitchen Leader (F&B)

Thamrin Group; Palembang; On-site; IDR 12.000.000 - 100.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A culinary company in Indonesia is seeking a Kitchen Leader for their Chinese food division. You will be responsible for leading kitchen operations, ensuring high quality and consistency in dishes, and managing a team of culinary professionals. The ideal candidate has a D3 degree in Culinary Arts and at least 3 years of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Cook. Join us to bring authentic Chinese flavors to our customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as Head Chef or Senior Cook in Chinese cuisine.
• Proficient in HACCP standards and inventory management.
• Neat, professional appearance and strong problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily kitchen operations across outlets.
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff.
• Manage stock efficiently and monitor inventory usage.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen operations

Menu innovation

HACCP standards

Cost control strategies

Education

D3 degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Job description

Are you a culinary expert with a deep passion for Chinese cuisine? Do you thrive in leading kitchen teams and crafting authentic, high-quality dishes that delight customers? If you're ready to take the reins as Kitchen Leader – Chinese Food, we’d love to meet you!

In this role, you will lead the kitchen operations for our Chinese food division, ensuring consistency, creativity, and quality in every dish. You will drive performance through strong leadership, menu innovation, and excellent operational standards, while also managing cost control and team development.

Requirements:

• Minimum D3 degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as Head Chef or Senior Cook in Chinese cuisine
• Proficient in HACCP standards, inventory management, and FIFO/FEFO systems
• Solid understanding of COGS and effective kitchen cost control strategies
• Neat, professional appearance and a strong problem-solving attitude

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and ensure smooth daily kitchen operations across outlets
• Lead, train, and motivate kitchen staff to maintain quality and consistency
• Enforce hygiene and food safety standards (HACCP) strictly
• Manage stock efficiently using FIFO/FEFO and monitor inventory usage
• Implement cost control measures and maintain COGS within budget

Our selection procedure in a nutshell:

Our interview process is straightforward—just a few conversations with HR and our Users. If you want to become a part of our highly motivated and vibrant team, please click on the 'Apply for Position' button to send us your application! We are looking forward to hearing from you!