Lead Japanese Chef — Menu Innovator & Kitchen Leader

Kempinski Hotels; Cilangkap; On-site; IDR 240,000,000 - 420,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kempinski Hotels in Jakarta seeks a skilled Japanese Chef to lead the culinary team and craft authentic Japanese cuisine while overseeing kitchen operations, menu development, and sourcing of ingredients. You will uphold the highest standards of presentation and taste, ensure HACCP compliance, train staff, manage budgets, and drive guest satisfaction through exceptional leadership and creativity.

This fixed-term, full-time role requires strong leadership and the ability to work across events and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in Japanese cuisine.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and kitchen hygiene practices.
• Ability to source ingredients and manage menu development.
• Budget management and cost control in a high-volume operation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing special events and food promotions.
• Draft concept ideas and menus for events and functions.
• Supervise kitchen preparation and presentation per standards.
• Maintain product knowledge and recommend operational adjustments.
• Maintain hygienic kitchen and personal hygiene.
• Oversee departmental standards and procedures and ensure implementation.
• Ensure training needs analysis and training programs are designed and delivered.
• Provide input for probation and formal performance appraisals.
• Work with supervisor on the department's budget.
• Control and monitor departmental costs against budget.
• Implement and practice HACCP.

Job description

Kempinski Hotels in Jakarta seeks a skilled Japanese Chef to lead the culinary team and craft authentic Japanese cuisine while overseeing kitchen operations, menu development, and sourcing of ingredients. You will uphold the highest standards of presentation and taste, ensure HACCP compliance, train staff, manage budgets, and drive guest satisfaction through exceptional leadership and creativity.

This fixed-term, full-time role requires strong leadership and the ability to work across events and