Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Dining in a 4★ Hotel Kitchen

Novotel Hotels; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 300,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Novotel Jakarta Cikini is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our diverse kitchen team, delivering high-quality dining experiences for guests across our hotel outlets. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain standards and drive culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen operations, mentoring junior staff, managing food safety, inventory and costs, and contributing to menu development and costings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or Senior CDP in a 4-star hotel environment.
• Natural leadership skills with demonstrated results in developing and motivating teams.
• Creativity for menu development and up-to-date knowledge of current food trends.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Be a calming influence in the midst of a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a busy environment.
• Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance standards.
• Capability to manage & monitor financial budgets and food & labor costs.
• Flexible and ready to embrace the rhythm of hospitality including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Alongside our Executive Chef, help lead a diverse team to create an outstanding dining experience for our guests, delivering consistent, high-quality food and an exceptional dining experience.
• Supervise and coordinate the kitchen team during food preparation and service.
• Ensure dishes are prepared and presented to hotel standards.
• Monitor kitchen operations to maintain food quality, freshness, and consistency.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior kitchen team members.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation regulations.
• Manage kitchen inventory and food cost control.
• Participate in menu development and costings.
• Handle kitchen scheduling, stock ordering, and supplier communication in the Head Chef’s absence.
• Stay up to date with culinary trends and techniques.

Skills

Sous Chef exp

Leadership

Menu development

Food safety

Communication

Time management

Budget & costs

Flexibility

Job description

Novotel Jakarta Cikini is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to lead our diverse kitchen team, delivering high-quality dining experiences for guests across our hotel outlets. You will collaborate with the Executive Chef to maintain standards and drive culinary excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include supervising kitchen operations, mentoring junior staff, managing food safety, inventory and costs, and contributing to menu development and costings.