senior cook

five30; Tabanan; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 279,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Five30 Cafe Kedungu in Bali is seeking a hands-on Senior Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and deliver consistently excellent food. You will take charge of service, support the kitchen team and maintain high standards of taste, presentation, cleanliness and organisation.

You will manage service, train cooks, control stock and waste, oversee ordering, and contribute to menu improvements while ensuring reliable delivery of the core menu.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef or Sous Chef ready to lead a small kitchen.
• Strong practical cooking skills including roasting meats and preparing sauces.
• Ability to lead calmly and organise workloads.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and service, ensuring every dish meets recipes, portions and presentation standards.
• Taste and check food during service, correcting problems immediately.
• Organise daily prep, allocate tasks and ensure kitchen is ready for each service.
• Train and supervise cooks and kitchen assistants, giving clear instructions and feedback.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene, storage, labelling and stock rotation.
• Oversee ordering, deliveries and stock levels, keeping waste and costs under control.
• Maintain recipe guides, prep lists and cleaning schedules for consistent standards.
• Respond to guest feedback constructively and prevent recurring issues.
• Communicate staffing, equipment and supply problems to management.
• Support menu improvements while delivering core menu reliably.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking skills

Food hygiene

Stock management

Communication

Weekend availability

Job description

Location: Five30 Cafe kedungu
Employment: Full-time
Salary: Based on experience, plus service charge
Reports to: Owner / Management

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Chef to lead daily kitchen operations and deliver consistently excellent food. You will take charge of service, support the kitchen team and maintain high standards of taste, presentation, cleanliness and organisation.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and service, ensuring every dish meets our agreed recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards.

Taste and check food before and during service, correcting problems immediately.

Organise daily prep, allocate tasks and ensure the kitchen is ready for each service.

Train and supervise cooks and kitchen assistants, giving clear instructions and practical feedback.

Maintain kitchen cleanliness, food hygiene, safe storage, labelling and stock rotation.

Oversee ordering, deliveries and stock levels, keeping waste and food costs under control.

Maintain recipe guides, prep lists and cleaning schedules so standards are consistent across shifts.

Respond constructively to guest feedback and prevent recurring issues.

Communicate staffing, equipment and supply problems promptly to management.

Support menu improvements and specials while maintaining reliable delivery of the core menu.

Experience and skills

Previous experience as a Senior Chef, Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to lead a small kitchen.

Strong practical cooking skills, including roasting meats, preparing sauces and coordinating multiple dishes during busy service.

Ability to lead calmly, organise workloads and hold the team accountable.

Good understanding of food hygiene, portion control, stock management and waste reduction.

Reliable attendance, clear communication and a hands-on approach.

Experience with Western food and traditional Sunday roasts is an advantage.

Availability to work weekends, including Sunday service.

What success looks like

Food leaves the kitchen consistently well cooked, correctly portioned and attractively presented.

Service runs smoothly, with organised preparation and clear responsibilities.

The kitchen remains clean, safe and well stocked.

Problems are addressed promptly, and guest feedback leads to lasting improvements.

The team can deliver agreed standards without management needing to supervise every service.