About this role
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook a variety of authentic Indonesian hot dishes in accordance with approved recipes and hotel standards.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portion sizes, and presentation.
- Maintain proper food handling, storage, temperature control, and sanitation procedures in compliance with food safety requirements.
- Monitor ingredient usage, minimize food waste, and support effective food cost control.
- Ensure the hot kitchen section is clean, organized, and properly maintained at all times.
- Coordinate with the Sous Chef and other kitchen team members to ensure timely food preparation and smooth kitchen operations.
- Support buffet preparation, banquet operations, and high-volume food production during peak periods, including Hajj and Ramadan seasons.
- Follow all hotel policies, operational procedures, and applicable food safety regulations in Saudi Arabia.
Qualifications
- Qualifications & Requirements
- Previous experience as an Indonesian Chef in a hotel or restaurant environment.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant culinary experience, preferably in hotel hot kitchen operations.
- Strong knowledge of traditional Indonesian cuisine, ingredients, cooking techniques, and food preparation methods.
- Knowledge of food safety standards, HACCP principles, and kitchen hygiene practices.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Strong teamwork, time management, and organizational skills.
- Willingness to work flexible shifts, weekends, public holidays, and peak operational periods as required.