Executive Chef

Our client is a pre-opening ultra-luxury wellness property in Central Bali. They are seeking a hands-on and creative Executive Chef (Local) to oversee all kitchen operations, craft exceptional culinary experiences aligned with wellness concepts, lead the kitchen team, and support the successful launch of the property.

Note: A food portfolio must be submitted with your application that displays your creativity, innovation, and attention to detail. (All images will be checked to ensure ownership)

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar Executive Chef or senior culinary leadership role.
• Proven experience working in close collaboration with renowned chefs or culinary consultants.
• Extensive fine dining experience with deep expertise across multi-international cuisines.
• A strong farm-to-table mindset, featuring experience working closely with growers, local producers, or horticulture teams to plan and curate menus around seasonal and estate-grown produce.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a calm, supportive, and collaborative management style.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and team management skills in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  
• Pre-opening experience is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all daily kitchen operations, ensuring seamless execution, consistency, and the highest standards of culinary excellence across all dining outlets.
• Design and develop innovative fine dining menus that align with the property's ultra-luxury wellness philosophy, blending multi-international cuisines with health-conscious culinary techniques.
• Partner closely with local producers, growers, and the estate's horticulture teams to plan and curate seasonal menus utilizing estate-grown and locally sourced produce.
• Drive the culinary setup during the pre-opening phase, establishing kitchen workflows, Standard Operating Procedures, equipment standards, and supplier networks.
• Work closely alongside renowned guest chefs, culinary consultants, and upper management to bring the property's unique culinary vision to life.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the kitchen brigade with a calm, supportive, and collaborative management style, fostering a positive and high-performing workplace culture.
• Manage kitchen financials effectively, including food cost optimization, inventory management, wastage control, and labor efficiency.
  
• Ensure rigorous adherence to health, safety, sanitation, and HACCP compliance standards across all kitchen and food preparation areas.