Executive Chef

Our client is an independent 5-star luxury boutique resort located in Labuan Bajo, gateway to Komodo National Park. They are seeking an accomplished Executive Chef to lead the culinary team, oversee all kitchen operations, and create exceptional dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality, creativity, and operational excellence.

Note: A culinary 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:

• Executive Chef Experience — Proven experience as an Executive Chef in a 5-star luxury hotel or resort for a minimum of two years in a similar brand.  
  
• Luxury Hospitality Expertise — Strong background with internationally recognised luxury hospitality brands in Indonesia or Southeast Asia.
• Indonesian Culinary Expertise — Solid understanding of the Indonesian culinary preferences and luxury guest expectations.
• Multi-outlet Leadership — Demonstrated leadership in managing multi-outlet culinary operations, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquets, and special events.
  
• Menu Development & Kitchen Operations — Strong expertise in menu development, food quality assurance, cost control, and kitchen operations.
  
• Leadership & Coaching — Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development skills, with the ability to inspire high-performing culinary teams.
  
• Financial Acumen — Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, food cost management, and inventory control.
  
• Food Safety — Thorough understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
  
• Communication & Interpersonal Skills — Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English.
• Relocation — Willing to relocate to Labuan Bajo

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations, ensuring exceptional food quality, consistency, creativity, and presentation across all dining venues.
  
• Develop innovative menus that align with the property's luxury positioning while reflecting market trends and guest preferences.
  
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and compliance with company and local regulations.
  
• Drive financial performance by managing food costs, labor productivity, budgeting, and waste reduction without compromising quality.
  
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the culinary team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  
• Work closely with the Food & Beverage leadership team to enhance the overall guest dining experience and support strategic initiatives.
  
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations through effective planning, inventory management, procurement, and equipment maintenance.
  
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure the sourcing of premium-quality ingredients.
  
• Monitor guest feedback and implement continuous improvements to enhance guest satisfaction.
  
• Support the property's overall business objectives by delivering innovative culinary experiences that strengthen its luxury brand positioning.