Head Chef

Head Chef – Heal (Uluwatu, Bali)

Full-Time | On-Site | Competitive Salary

Heal is an established cafe and bar in Uluwatu, 6 months into operation. By day, Heal is a vibrant all-day cafe with a relaxed tropical atmosphere, serving breakfast, lunch, smoothies and coffee. By night, we transform into Unheal, a lively bar with signature cocktails, DJs and events.

We are looking for a highly skilled, creative and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help take our food offering to the next level.

This is a hands-on role for a chef who is passionate about food, follows what is happening in the industry and is constantly looking for ways to improve. We want someone who can bring fresh ideas to the menu, develop inventive and on-trend dishes, identify opportunities to improve existing dishes and keep our food offering exciting and relevant.

At the same time, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards across the kitchen every day. Heal is a busy all-day venue, so consistency, quality, speed, cleanliness, organisation and strong kitchen leadership are essential.

✨ What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or senior kitchen leader
• Strong understanding of modern cafe, restaurant and all-day dining
• Creative and confident developing new dishes and menu concepts
• Passionate about food trends and able to identify what will work for our customers
• Proactive in suggesting improvements to dishes, presentation, ingredients and kitchen systems
• Strong understanding of flavour, presentation and quality
• Able to maintain consistency and high standards during busy service
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and kitchen operations
• Ability to manage kitchen staff, prep, ordering, stock and food costs
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced cafe environment that transitions into evening service
• Hands-on, organised and willing to lead by example

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🔎 Requirements

• Minimum 3 years proven experience as a Head Chef or equivalent in a high-volume venue.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a diverse kitchen team.
• Excellent understanding of kitchen operations, costing, prep workflows, and stock management.
• Creativity and passion for fresh, high-quality food with both healthy and indulgent elements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain standards during busy periods.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene procedures, and best practices.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and event nights.
• English fluency is mandatory.

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🤝 What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to lead a unique dual-concept venue that is growing rapidly.
• Supportive work environment with growth opportunities.
• Involvement in building a brand from the ground up.
• Benefits, and performance-based incentives.