Deskripsi pekerjaan Senior Cook - ZALI | Lebanese Restaurant Uluwatu The Cakap Group
Position : Senior Cook
Client : ZALI | Lebanese Restaurant Uluwatu
Location : Bali, Indonesia
Department : Food & Beverage Product
Reports To : Chef de Partie
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 Our Client:
ZALI is an authentic Lebanese restaurant in Bali (Uluwatu and Pererenan), born from a 30-year dream and inspired by a grandmother's heartfelt, homegrown recipes. We serve high-quality, sharing-style Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, featuring bold spices, alongside vegan and halal options, in a warm, community-first space where every meal feels like home. Embracing a relaxed coastal flow from breakfast until midnight, our venue is a bustling gathering place complete with live music and traditional "Mouneh" pantry provisions. Because we pride ourselves on genuine hospitality, we are seeking warm, dedicated, and personable individuals who can seamlessly deliver extraordinary dining moments and make every guest feel like part of the family.
What You Will Contribute:
As a Senior Cook at Zali, you will play role in leading daily kitchen operations while ensuring the consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes. You will support the Chef de Partie in overseeing the daily operations of your assigned kitchen section while ensuring the consistent preparation and presentation of high-quality dishes.
Your expertise, leadership, and commitment to culinary excellence will contribute to upholding Zali Uluwatu's standards of quality, consistency, food safety, and guest satisfaction.
What You Will Do:
- Prepare, cook, and present menu items in accordance with established recipes and quality standards.
- Support the Chef de Partie in managing the daily operations of the assigned kitchen section.
- Ensure consistency in food quality, taste, portioning, and presentation during every service.
- Oversee daily mise en place and ensure all ingredients and stations are fully prepared before service.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and on-the-job training to junior cooks and kitchen assistants.
- Monitor food quality and ensure dishes meet the restaurant's standards before being served.
- Assist with in-villa dining service and accommodate special guest requests as required.
- Ensure compliance with kitchen SOPs, portion control, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Support inventory control, stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO), and proper storage of food products.
- Assist in receiving, checking, and storing deliveries to maintain product quality and freshness.
- Minimize food waste by following proper preparation, storage, and portion control procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Work collaboratively with the Chef de Partie and kitchen team to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Report any equipment issues, food quality concerns, or operational challenges to the Chef de Partie.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a Cook or Senior Cook in hotels, resorts, villas, or restaurants.
- Strong understanding of food preparation techniques and kitchen operations.
- Experience supporting and guiding junior kitchen team members.
- Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and HACCP standards.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to consistency and quality.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to continuously learn and develop.
- Flexible to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary (negotiable based on qualifications)
- Religious Holiday Allowance (THR)
- BPJS Health & Employment Coverage
- Attendance Allowance
- Service Charge
