Job description for Sous Chef - CC's Grill - Pre-Opening - Uluwatu at The Cakap Group
Position : Sous Chef
Client : CC’s Grill Charcoal Chicken - Uluwatu (Pre-Opening)
Location : Bali, Indonesia
Department : Food & Beverage Product
Reports To : Venue Manager
Budget : Up to IDR 12.000.000
About Us:
The Cakap Group (TCG) is a licensed hospitality management and restaurant consulting company in Indonesia with an 11-year history of success. We design, launch, and manage a diverse portfolio of prestigious projects, ranging from boutique hotels and luxury resorts to restaurants and luxury yachts. With over 150 successful projects and 800+ employees recruited, we offer a stable, dynamic, and internationally standardized working environment. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of specialists, supported by our state-of-the-art Research & Development (R&D) kitchen and modern training facilities in Bali. Join us to accelerate your career and be part of an exceptional team that transforms ambitious visions into world-class hospitality experiences.
About Client:
CC's Grill is a growing charcoal chicken restaurant concept based in Uluwatu, dedicated to serving premium fire-grilled chicken with bold, authentic flavours. We bring together premium ingredients, chef-crafted recipes, and traditional fire-grilling techniques to create an exceptional dining experience. Every dish is carefully prepared and cooked over natural coffeewood charcoal, delivering a rich, smoky taste that cannot be replicated by gas or conventional grilling.
Inspired by the Bali lifestyle, CC's Grill combines modern dining with the timeless art of cooking over real fire. We are committed to serving consistently high-quality, flavourful meals that celebrate simplicity, authenticity, and exceptional craftsmanship.
What You Will Contribute:
As the Sous Chef, you will support the Venue Manager in overseeing the daily kitchen operations, ensuring every dish meets CC's Grill's quality, consistency, and food safety standards. You will lead the kitchen team during daily operations, maintain efficient workflow, and ensure every meal is prepared with precision using our signature fire-grilling techniques.
You will play a key role in establishing kitchen operations during the pre-opening phase, developing kitchen staff, implementing SOPs, managing food costs, and delivering an exceptional dining experience that reflects the CC's Grill brand.
What You Will Do:
- Support the Venue Manager in managing the day-to-day kitchen operations.
- Supervise, coach, and motivate the kitchen team to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, portioning, and cooking standards.
- Prepare and oversee food production according to approved recipes and brand specifications.
- Ensure all food is cooked safely using CC's Grill's signature coffeewood charcoal grilling methods.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, sanitation, and workplace safety in accordance with HACCP and local regulations.
- Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and maximise kitchen efficiency.
- Manage inventory, stock rotation (FIFO), and ordering of kitchen supplies.
- Assist with menu implementation, recipe standardisation, and product development.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of kitchen team members.
- Coordinate effectively with the service team to ensure smooth service operations.
- Support all kitchen pre-opening activities, including equipment setup, SOP implementation, and operational readiness.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, food safety standards, and operational procedures.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as Sous Chef, Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar leadership role
- Strong background in restaurant, café, or fast-casual dining operations
- Proven experience managing kitchen teams and maintaining consistent food quality standards
- Strong understanding of food cost control, inventory management, and kitchen budgeting
- Experience in recipe standardization and SOP development
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and operational decision-making skills
- Hands-on leadership style with strong attention to detail
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and sanitation regulations
- Familiarity with inventory management systems and kitchen reporting is an advantage
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (negotiable based on qualifications)
- Religious Holiday Allowance (THR)
- BPJS Health & Employment Coverage
- Meal Allowance
- Service Charge
