Head Chef

Head Chef – Opening Soon Rise & Grind Bali | Uluwatu, Bali

Rise & Grind Bali is a specialty café opening soon in the heart of Uluwatu, Bali. Our vision is to create a welcoming destination for both locals and international visitors through exceptional food, specialty coffee, and genuine hospitality.

With a customer base expected to consist primarily of international guests, surfers, digital nomads, expatriates, and tourists, we are seeking a talented Head Chef with strong experience in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, European café concepts, and all-day brunch menus.

As part of our Opening Team, you will play a key role in shaping the culinary identity of Rise & Grind Bali by developing menus, establishing kitchen systems, implementing SOPs, and building a high-performing kitchen team from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all daily kitchen operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain kitchen SOPs, food preparation standards, recipes, and quality control procedures.
• Create, develop, and continuously improve menus that align with the Rise & Grind brand and appeal to international customers.
• Design and execute all-day brunch, breakfast, lunch, healthy dining, and Mediterranean-inspired menu offerings.
• Ensure consistency, quality, presentation, and portion control of all menu items.
• Supervise food preparation and ensure efficient kitchen workflow during service hours.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen staff to maintain high culinary standards.
• Create kitchen schedules and manage team productivity.
• Monitor food quality and customer feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory, ordering, supplier relationships, and stock levels.
• Conduct regular stock takes and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Control food costs, reduce wastage, and maximize kitchen profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Work closely with the Store Manager/Owner to ensure operational excellence and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide daily operational reports to the Store Manager/Owner regarding kitchen performance, inventory levels, food costs, staffing matters, and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with management on promotions, seasonal menu launches, special events, and business growth initiatives.
• Support the opening process, kitchen setup, workflow planning, and operational readiness of the café.

Requirements:

• Minimum High School Diploma (SMA/SMK) or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cafés, restaurants, hotels, or hospitality establishments.
• Previous experience as Head Chef, Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, or Kitchen Manager.
• Strong experience in Modern Western, Mediterranean, European Café, All-Day Brunch, or Healthy Dining concepts.
• Experience working in popular café environments serving international customers and tourists is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in menu development for breakfast, brunch, lunch, healthy dining, and café concepts.
• Strong understanding of Western cooking techniques, contemporary food presentation, and international café trends.
• Experience creating menus that cater to international guests, health-conscious consumers, and Bali's lifestyle market.
• Experience in baking, pastries, sourdough, desserts, and café-style kitchen operations is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience developing and implementing kitchen SOPs and quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of food costing, inventory management, stock control, and supplier management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Required Skills:

• Kitchen Operations Management
• Leadership & Team Management
• Mediterranean Cuisine
• Modern Western Café Cuisine
• All-Day Brunch Concepts
• Menu Development & Innovation
• Food Cost Control
• Inventory & Stock Management
• SOP Development & Implementation
• Food Safety & Hygiene Standards
• Baking & Pastry*
• Food Presentation & Plating
• Staff Training & Development
• Communication Skills
• Operational Planning & Strategy
• Problem Solving & Teamwork

Location: Rise & Grind Bali Jl. Raya Uluwatu, Ungasan, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an exciting opening team and help build a new café destination from the ground up.
• Play a key role in shaping the culinary identity of Rise & Grind Bali.
• Opportunity to create and lead a menu designed for Bali's international community.
• Work in a professional, positive, and growth-oriented environment.
• Collaborate directly with the Owner and Store Manager in building a successful hospitality brand.
• Grow your career with a company that values creativity, quality, and innovation.

If you are passionate about Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, modern café culture, and creating memorable dining experiences for an international audience, we would love to hear from you. Join Rise & Grind Bali and help us become one of Uluwatu's favorite café destinations.

Skills: Stock Control, Leadership Training, Teamwork, Baking, Stock Opname, Western Restaurant, Food Handling, Western Pastry, Leadership, Food Decoration, Cook, Fast Food Preparation