Resident Chef Junior Level

Craft with purpose. Cook with story. Explore with heart. At Joongla, the kitchen is more than a workspace. It’s a living lab of ideas, a canvas for cultural storytelling, and a gateway to regenerating Nusantara’s rich culinary heritage. We’re looking for a young chef-explorer with a deep love for Indonesian gastronomy, someone who’s passionate about R&D, confident in turning ideas into plates, and courageous enough to speak those stories to the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing and developing menu concepts rooted in regional Indonesian flavors and narratives

• Conduct research in the kitchen and in the field, from traditional markets to local communities.

• Test, document, and refine recipes and techniques with consistency and attention to detail.

• Collaborate with the chef team to ensure smooth operations during Joongla dining sessions.

• Maintain high kitchen standards; hygiene, organization, time discipline, and integrity.

• Actively participate in sharing the story behind each dish during dining experiences when needed.
  
  Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of professional kitchen experience, or strong culinary school foundation.

• Passionate about Nusantara gastronomy; past, present, and future.

• Enjoys both fieldwork (ingredient hunting, cultural research) and kitchen R&D.

• Strong creative craftsmanship: thoughtful, hands-on, and taste-driven.

• Comfortable with public speaking and storytelling in front of guests or collaborators.

• High integrity and ownership in craft, teamwork, and time.

• Curious, committed, and open to constant learning.