Lead Chef: Culinary Leadership & Menu Mastery

BRETT ADVISORY GROUP; Kuta Utara; On-site; IDR 360,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bench Group in Bali is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team in Canggu - Uluwatu. You will uphold top standards of food preparation, presentation and quality while supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in professional kitchens, with 2–3 years in senior roles, formal culinary training, strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and a track record of mentoring staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years of professional culinary experience.
• Formal culinary training or recognised chef qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent).
• Strong technical skills in food preparation and cooking techniques across multiple cuisines.
• Proven leadership and team management abilities with mentoring staff.
• Excellent understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and HACCP principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of food preparation, presentation and quality.
• Support the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Lead and train kitchen staff in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage menu development across multiple cuisines.
• Oversee inventory, ordering and cost control where applicable.
• Ensure strict adherence to food safety procedures and HACCP.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Food safety (HACCP)

Team management

Cooking techniques

Education

Formal culinary training

Job description

The Bench Group in Bali is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team in Canggu - Uluwatu. You will uphold top standards of food preparation, presentation and quality while supporting the Head Chef in delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in professional kitchens, with 2–3 years in senior roles, formal culinary training, strong leadership, HACCP knowledge, and a track record of mentoring staff.