Pre Opening Team jobs 2026

Soma Ubud

Barista

The role — evening barista + juice & smoothie bar Espresso and filter coffee, cold-pressed juices, smoothies, house canned drinks and jamu. You run your bar from opening to closing: mise en place, service, cleaning, stock.

What we are looking for

  • Minimum 3 years of experience as a barista (coffee shop or restaurant).
  • Fully autonomous — able to run the bar alone during service without supervision.
  • Works clean: an organised station, respected hygiene standards, tools and equipment properly maintained.
  • Structured and reliable on mise en place, stock rotation and closing procedures.
  • Consistent quality, drink after drink.

What we offer

  • Salary up to IDR 5,000,000 depending on experience.
  • Service charge.
  • BPJS Kesehatan + BPJS Ketenagakerjaan.
  • THR.
  • Staff meals.
  • 1 day off per week.
  • Paid trial this week.
Deadline: October 8, 2026
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Arvo Bali

Barista / bartender

Are you passionate about coffee, food, and creating memorable guest experiences? We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly individuals to join our growing team.

Requirements

  • Minimum High School (SMA/SMK) graduate or equivalent.
  • Previous experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality industry is preferred but not essential.
  • Friendly, positive, and customer-oriented personality.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional guest service.
  • Willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Honest, responsible, punctual, and well-groomed.
  • Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Basic English communication skills are preferred.
  • Knowledge of coffee preparation and POS systems is an advantage.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Service charge and incentives.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Professional training and development.
  • Positive and supportive working environment.
Deadline: October 6, 2026
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Verde

Operations manager

A leading hospitality group in Ubud is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to join the pre-opening team of a new contemporary Italian restaurant in Ubud.

We're looking for a hands-on leader with strong restaurant operations experience, excellent people skills, commercial awareness, and a passion for refined service and guest experience.

Requirements

  • Open to local and expatriate candidates.
  • 3–5 years' restaurant or hospitality management experience.
  • Minimum 2 years in a managerial role, preferably in Asia.
  • Experience in premium or refined dining concepts.
  • Knowledge of Italian food, wine and service preferred.
  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Good understanding of P&L, budgeting and cost control.
  • Strong guest service, problem-solving and organisational skills.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Confident using POS systems and basic reporting tools.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee pre-opening and daily restaurant operations.
  • Maintain strong floor presence and service standards.
  • Lead, train and develop the team.
  • Implement and maintain SOPs and operational procedures.
  • Coordinate closely with kitchen and bar teams.
  • Manage scheduling and operational readiness.
  • Handle guest feedback and service recovery.
  • Support recruitment and onboarding.
  • Drive operational improvements and efficiency.
  • Report regularly to the Group Operations Manager.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Service charge.
  • BPJS + THR.
Deadline: October 3, 2026
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Arvo Bali

Waiter / waitress, cook helper / steward

Positions

  1. Waiter / waitress
  2. Cook helper / steward

Are you passionate about coffee, food, and creating memorable guest experiences? We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly individuals to join our growing team.

Requirements

  • Minimum High School (SMA/SMK) graduate or equivalent.
  • Previous experience in a café, restaurant, or hospitality industry is preferred but not essential.
  • Friendly, positive, and customer-oriented personality.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional guest service.
  • Willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Able to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.
  • Honest, responsible, punctual, and well-groomed.
  • Able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
  • Basic English communication skills are preferred.
  • Knowledge of coffee preparation and POS systems is an advantage.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Service charge and incentives.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Professional training and development.
  • Positive and supportive working environment.
Deadline: October 3, 2026
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O.Serendipity Kuta

Guest service officer (GSO) – mandarin speaker

If you are passionate about hospitality, fluent in Mandarin /, and enjoy creating excellent guest experiences, we would love to meet you!

Qualifications

  • Minimum education SMA/SMK
  • Minimum 1 year experience in Hotel, Guest Service, Front Office, or Customer Service.
  • Fluent in Mandarin – speaking and listening are mandatory - Basic–Intermediate.
  • Good communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Strong customer service and hospitality mindset.
  • Friendly, professional, confident, and well-groomed appearance.
  • Able to handle Mandarin-speaking guests professionally.
  • Able to handle guest requests and basic complaints.
  • Good problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Able to explain hotel facilities and services in Mandarin.
  • Computer literate; experience with hotel PMS is an advantage.
  • Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Available to join immediately is preferred.

Range salary: 3.792.000 - 5.000.000

Deadline: October 3, 2026
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O.Serendipity Kuta

Front office supervisor

We are looking for a professional, service-oriented, and responsible Front Office Supervisor to join our hospitality team.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1–2 years of experience as Front Office Supervisor or similar position in a hotel.
  • Experience in hotels with the same position
  • Good knowledge of Front Office operations and hotel procedures.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
  • Customer-service oriented with a positive attitude.
  • Able to work under pressure and handle guest complaints professionally.
  • Good command of English, both written and spoken.
  • Knowledge of hotel PMS is preferred.
  • Able to work in shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Well-groomed, professional, and highly responsible.
  • Able to join immediately is preferred.

Job responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate daily Front Office operations.
  • Ensure smooth check-in and check-out procedures.
  • Monitor room allocation, reservations, and guest requests.
  • Handle guest inquiries, complaints, and special requests professionally.
  • Ensure excellent guest service and maintain high hospitality standards.
  • Supervise and support Front Office staff during daily operations.
  • Conduct briefing and monitor staff performance.
  • Coordinate with Housekeeping, Engineering, F&B, and other departments.
  • Monitor cash handling, billing, and Front Office transactions.
  • Prepare and review daily Front Office reports.
  • Assist the Hotel Manager in achieving departmental targets.
  • Ensure SOPs, hotel policies, and service standards are properly implemented.

What we offer

  • Competitive salary.
  • Service / Incentive according to company policy.
  • Career development opportunities.
  • Supportive and professional working environment.
Deadline: October 1, 2026
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O.Serendipity Kuta

Barista

We are looking for passionate, energetic, and service-oriented individuals to join our Pre-Opening Food & Beverage Team.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, café, or bar is preferred.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Well-groomed, friendly, and professional appearance.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good teamwork and positive attitude.
  • Willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Fresh graduates with a strong interest in hospitality are welcome.
  • Available to join immediately / as soon as possible.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to be part of a hotel pre-opening team.
  • Professional and dynamic working environment.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits.
Deadline: October 1, 2026
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Soma Ubud

Waiter/waitress

Responsibilities

  • International guests, modern service. Service-minded, basic English — we train you fully on our menu and sourcing story.

Benefits

  • Salary up to 3,800,000 IDR depending on experience + service charge + health insurance (BPJS Kesehatan) + BPJS Ketenagakerjaan + THR + staff meals + 1 day off/week. Paid trial this week.
Deadline: September 22, 2026
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Soma Ubud

Head barista

Requirements

  • 2+ years specialty coffee experience.

Responsibilities

  • Own our coffee program: specialty espresso (Kintamani beans), matcha, signature foam drinks, morning cold-pressed juices and house canned drinks.

Benefits

  • Salary up to 5,300,000 IDR depending on experience + service charge + health insurance (BPJS Kesehatan) + BPJS Ketenagakerjaan + THR + staff meals + 1 day off/week. Paid trial this week.
Deadline: September 22, 2026
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Soma Ubud

Commis / steward

Requirements

  • Fresh graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

  • Entry level — attitude first, we train everything: dishwashing, regeneration, vegetable prep. Real growth path to commis and cook

Benefits

  • Salary up to 3,600,000 IDR depending on experience + service charge + health insurance (BPJS Kesehatan) + BPJS Ketenagakerjaan + THR + staff meals + 1 day off/week. Paid trial this week.
Deadline: September 22, 2026
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Soma Ubud

Cook - hot & cold sections

Requirements

  • 1+ year experience — we train you on our prep system.

Responsibilities

  • Hot section (grill, wok) and cold section (bowls, salads, rolls), morning and evening shifts.

Benefits

  • Salary up to 4,200,000 IDR depending on experience + service charge + health insurance (BPJS Kesehatan) + BPJS Ketenagakerjaan + THR + staff meals + 1 day off/week. Paid trial this week.
Deadline: September 22, 2026
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Soma Ubud

Sous chef / senior hot cook

Requirements

  • 2+ years hot section experience.

Responsibilities

  • Work mornings alongside the Head Chef on production, run the grill/wok/fryer at lunch — you are the chef's natural cover.

Benefits

  • Salary up to 6,300,000 IDR depending on experience + service charge + health insurance (BPJS Kesehatan) + BPJS Ketenagakerjaan + THR + staff meals + 1 day off/week. Paid trial this week.
Deadline: September 22, 2026
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A pre-opening team in the hospitality industry is a group of specialized professionals responsible for preparing a new hotel, resort, or hospitality establishment for its grand opening. Their duties include setting up operational systems, recruiting and training staff, establishing service standards, creating marketing and sales strategies, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring that all facilities and amenities are ready for guests. The goal of the pre-opening team is to ensure a smooth and successful launch, providing a seamless transition from construction to full operational status, and setting the foundation for the establishment's future success.

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