Senior Mexican Kitchen Lead

Corner House Group; Kuta; On-site; IDR 90,000,000 - 150,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Corner House Café Restaurant Bar in Bali seeks a Head Chef with 3–5 years in senior kitchen roles and proven Mexican cuisine experience. You will lead kitchen operations, develop the Mexican menu, and ensure every dish meets taste and quality standards.

Responsibilities include managing food costs, inventory, training staff, and enforcing hygiene and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Availability for weekends/public holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Head Chef, Chef de Cuisine, or in a senior kitchen position.
• Proven experience in Mexican cuisine.
• Knowledge of Mexican cooking techniques and dishes such as tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, fajitas, and various types of salsa.
• Familiarity with Mexican ingredients such as tortillas, jalapeños, chipotle, avocado, cilantro, beans, and various types of chili peppers.
• Ability to develop menus and create new recipes in line with the restaurant’s concept.
• Ability to calculate food costs and control food cost percentages according to company targets.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and coordinate the kitchen team.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards, food safety, and the implementation of SOPs, HACCP, FIFO, and FEFO.
• Ability to manage food inventory, conduct stocktaking, and minimize food waste.
• Ability to maintain consistency in food taste, quality, and presentation.
• Ability to prepare work schedules, train staff, and conduct kitchen briefings.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all kitchen operations.
• Design, develop, and update the Mexican food menu.
• Ensure that every dish meets the required standards for taste, quality, and presentation.
• Control food costs, portion sizes, and raw ingredient usage.
• Manage food purchasing, storage, and inventory.
• Train, guide, and evaluate kitchen staff performance.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with food safety standards.
• Evaluate menu performance to improve food quality and restaurant profitability.
• Coordinate with management and the restaurant operations team.
• Ensure that all kitchen SOPs are properly implemented and followed.

Job description

Corner House Café Restaurant Bar in Bali seeks a Head Chef with 3–5 years in senior kitchen roles and proven Mexican cuisine experience. You will lead kitchen operations, develop the Mexican menu, and ensure every dish meets taste and quality standards.

Responsibilities include managing food costs, inventory, training staff, and enforcing hygiene and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Availability for weekends/public holidays is required.