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Head Chef (R&D) Jobs in Jakarta, Indonesia at KOI Group
Title: Head Chef (R&D)
Company: KOI Group
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
HEAD CHEF (R&D)
Placement: North Jakarta
KOI Group is a growing culinary collective built on nearly three decades of craftsmanship. Backed by 25+ years of culinary mastery, KOI Group continues to expand through innovation, scalable dining models, and consistently high-quality experiences.
Today, our portfolio spans:
- KOI Teppanyaki Restaurants — our heritage brand, serving quality teppan dishes rooted in craft.
KOI Teppanyaki Home Service — bringing the full teppan experience directly to homes, offices, and events
- GOGI Home Service — our Korean BBQ dining concept designed for flexible, on-demand gatherings
and more to come!
We're looking for an Head Chef (R&D) who is responsible for creating and improving menu that meet taste, quality, and cost standards.
Responsibilities
- Develop and test new menu items.
- Create complete recipes, including ingredients, methods, portions, and food costing.
- Work with the Supply Chain team to select ingredients and packaging.
- Coordinate with internal teams to support menu implementation.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in menu development
- Experience in Asian cuisine (Korean, Japanese, Chinese) is preferrable
- Strong understanding of cooking techniques, ingredient selection, taste evaluation, and portion-based costing.
- Creative, organized, and detail-oriented in testing and documentation.
