Head Cook (Chef) / Kitchen Manager

We are seeking an experienced cook or chef who can manage the culinary operations for our villas in Seminyak. Responsibilities include menu creation, staff supervision, ingredient procurement, and overall kitchen management.

Our concept is to serve meals directly at the dining tables inside our villas. The kitchen is part of a complex with 9 villas (20 rooms) and also serves our other villas which are located nearby in Seminyak.

Key Responsibilities

• Create menus, including Indonesian and Western dishes

• Supervise and train a small team of kitchen staff

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety

• Ensure guest satisfaction through high food quality, timely delivery and talking to guests

• Handle purchasing and inventory management

• Budget and cost control

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience in the key responsibilities above

• Expertise in Indonesian dishes and a selection of Western/international dishes

• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen management practices (high standards are expected)

• Ability to work independently and make decisions under minimal supervision

• Leadership and team management skills

• Effective communication skills in English

• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours if needed

• Ability to make cocktails (optional)