job description
Join Mad Roaster, a leading specialty coffee roastery and café in Bali, as our next Sous Chef. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen where culinary excellence meets artisanal coffee culture. You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping our food program, ensuring every dish complements our world-class coffee offerings while maintaining the highest standards of quality, creativity, and consistency.
Based in the vibrant heart of Canggu, you’ll collaborate with a passionate team to deliver unforgettable dining experiences for locals and international visitors alike. Whether it’s crafting innovative brunch menus, managing kitchen operations, or mentoring junior staff, your leadership will be key to our success.
If you thrive in a creative environment, have a passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and want to be part of Bali’s booming culinary scene, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Assist the Head Chef in planning, prepping, and executing daily kitchen operations with precision and efficiency.
- Oversee food preparation, cooking, and plating to ensure consistency with Mad Roaster’s high standards.
- Develop and refine menu items in collaboration with the culinary team, incorporating seasonal and local ingredients.
- Manage inventory, order supplies, and maintain cost control to optimize kitchen profitability.
- Train, mentor, and supervise junior kitchen staff, fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.
- Enforce strict hygiene, safety, and food handling protocols in compliance with local regulations.
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and taste, making adjustments as needed to exceed customer expectations.
- Step in as Head Chef when required, ensuring seamless kitchen operations during peak hours or absences.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3+ years of experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role in a high-volume kitchen.
- Proven expertise in modern café cuisine, brunch, or fine dining, with a portfolio of creative dishes.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and sanitation standards.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership abilities with a track record of training and motivating teams.
- Passion for sustainable and locally sourced ingredients, with experience in farm-to-table concepts a plus.
- Fluency in English; knowledge of Indonesian (Bahasa) is advantageous but not required.
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.