Private Chef

About This Role

This private chef role manages all culinary operations for a private corporate villa that caters to VVIP guests. The role requires exceptional standards, consistency, and discretion, as well as the ability to operate in a high-pressure private environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for VVIP-level service, full kitchen operations, and coordination with other villa staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality meals for VVIP guests and directors
• Plan daily menus, special requests, and event-based dining
• Ensure food quality, consistency, presentation, and hygiene standards
• Manage breakfast, lunch, dinner, high tea, and private dining requirements
• Handle special dietary requirements and preferences professionally
• Coordinate and manage kitchen-related staff as part of a 15-person villa team
• Work closely with villa management, service staff, and household team
• Maintain discipline, cleanliness, and operational efficiency in the kitchen
• Manage food inventory, purchasing, storage, and stock rotation
• Control food costs and minimize waste
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure quality ingredients and timely delivery
• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and hygiene standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional kitchen environment at all times

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Private Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Chef
• Experience handling VVIP clients, private residences, villas, or luxury hospitality
• Strong knowledge of international and local cuisines
• Proven ability to work discreetly and professionally in private settings
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays
• Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English
• Highly disciplined and detail-oriented
• Calm under pressure and adaptable to last-minute requests
• Honest, trustworthy, and respectful of confidentiality
• Customer-oriented with strong service mindset
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision

Important Details

• Team: 15-person villa staff

Application Process

• Submit an updated CV with photo
• Submit a brief summary of your professional experience
• Submit examples of cuisines or environments you have handled (private, hotel, villa, or restaurant)

About the Company

The villa is a private corporate residence consisting of 3 guest bedrooms, 1 meeting room, 3 high tea lounge areas, a 14-pax dining area, a cigar room, and an outdoor pool and barbecue area.