Looking for hospitality jobs in Indonesia? There are several ways to find opportunities, from hospitality-specific platforms such as Paathz to JobStreet, Glints, LinkedIn and the careers websites of major hotel groups.
Paathz is built specifically for hospitality and matches your profile with relevant hotel and restaurant jobs based on your experience, skills, languages and location. Instead of searching through hundreds of listings, you can discover roles that match your profile, apply quickly and track your applications in one place.
Employers using Paathz in Indonesia include Dapur Solo, Ichiban Sushi, Ismaya, Ta Wan and Eatwell Culinary.
Finding hospitality jobs through Paathz
Paathz is a hospitality recruitment platform connecting job seekers with hotels, restaurants and hospitality groups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Traditional job boards usually require you to search by job title and location. Paathz takes a different approach by matching your hospitality profile against the requirements of individual roles.
Candidates can:
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Build one hospitality profile
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Discover jobs matched to their experience and skills
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See how well they match a role before applying
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Apply quickly with Slide-to-Apply
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Track applications and their status in one place
Paathz is free for job seekers.
The platform is particularly useful if you are open to different employers or roles but do not want to spend hours searching through job boards every day.
Which job boards are useful for hospitality jobs in Indonesia?
Paathz does not need to be the only platform you use. Combining a hospitality-specific platform with one or two larger job boards can give you broader coverage.
| Platform | Best for |
|---|---|
| Paathz | Hospitality-specific matching, hotels and restaurants |
| JobStreet Indonesia | Large volume of jobs across Indonesia |
| Glints | Entry-level and early-career opportunities |
| Indeed Indonesia | Broad keyword-based job searching |
| Professional, supervisor and management roles | |
| Hotel career sites | Applying directly to specific international hotel groups |
There is usually some overlap between general job boards, so applying through every platform is not necessary.
A practical combination could be Paathz + JobStreet + LinkedIn, giving you hospitality-specific matching, broad local coverage and access to more senior opportunities.
Applying to Marriott, Accor, Hilton and other hotel groups
If you already know which hotel company you want to work for, it is worth checking its official careers website directly.
International groups such as Marriott, Accor and Hilton operate hotels across Indonesia and recruit for roles in areas including:
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Food and beverage
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Front office
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Housekeeping
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Culinary
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Sales and marketing
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Finance
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Engineering
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Hotel management
Large hotel groups often process applications through their own recruitment systems, so their careers pages should be part of your search if you are targeting a specific brand.
Where can I find hospitality jobs in Indonesia?
Bali
Bali has one of Indonesia's largest hospitality markets, with hotels, resorts, restaurants and tourism businesses recruiting across areas such as Seminyak, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Ubud and the wider Badung region.
Roles range from entry-level hotel and restaurant positions to department heads and senior management.
Jakarta
Jakarta offers a different mix of opportunities, including international hotels, large restaurant groups, hospitality companies and corporate roles.
It is particularly relevant for restaurant operations, hotel management, sales, marketing and head-office positions.
Hospitality opportunities can also be found in destinations including Surabaya, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Lombok and Batam.
Do I need experience to work in hospitality in Indonesia?
Not always.
Many entry-level hospitality jobs accept candidates with limited professional experience, especially in operational positions where training is provided.
Previous experience becomes more important for supervisor, specialist and management positions.
If you are new to hospitality, include transferable experience from areas such as customer service, retail, food service or other guest-facing work.
Your skills and languages also matter. For international hotels and tourism destinations such as Bali, English can be particularly valuable.
Do foreigners need a work permit to work in Indonesia?
Yes.
Indonesian citizens do not require a work permit to take hospitality jobs in Indonesia.
Foreign nationals need the appropriate permission to work. In general, the Indonesian employer must obtain approval for the employment of the foreign worker, including the relevant RPTKA, and the employee must have the appropriate work visa and immigration status.
This means foreign candidates normally need to secure a suitable job with an employer willing and able to sponsor them before they can legally work in Indonesia.
Not every hospitality position is available to foreign workers, so candidates should check the latest requirements through Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower and Directorate General of Immigration.
You should not enter Indonesia on a tourist visa and begin working.
How to apply for hospitality jobs more effectively
Applying to more jobs does not automatically mean getting more interviews.
Focus on roles that genuinely fit your profile. Make sure your experience, skills, languages and preferred location are accurate before applying.
On Paathz, this information is used to help match your profile with relevant hospitality opportunities. Your applications are also stored in one place, so you can see which roles you have applied for and where you are in the process.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to find hospitality jobs in Indonesia?
Use a hospitality-specific platform such as Paathz alongside a large local job board such as JobStreet. If you want to work for a particular hotel group, also check its official careers website.
Is Paathz free for job seekers?
Yes. Job seekers can create a Paathz profile, discover matched hospitality roles and apply without paying to join the platform.
Where can I find hotel jobs in Bali?
Paathz, JobStreet, Glints, LinkedIn and the careers websites of international hotel groups all carry hotel and hospitality opportunities in Bali.
Are there hospitality jobs in Indonesia for fresh graduates?
Yes. Hotels, restaurants and hospitality groups recruit for internships, trainee positions and entry-level jobs as well as experienced positions.
Do I need English to work in hospitality in Indonesia?
Not for every role. Bahasa Indonesia is important for many local positions, while English is more commonly required or preferred in international hotels, resorts and guest-facing roles.
Can foreigners work in hotels in Indonesia?
Yes, provided they meet Indonesia's foreign-worker and immigration requirements and are employed in a position that can legally be held by a foreign national.
Find hospitality jobs in Indonesia with Paathz
Paathz helps hospitality professionals discover hotel and restaurant jobs based on their experience, skills, languages and location rather than relying only on keyword searches.
Create your free Paathz profile, discover roles that match you and keep track of your applications in one place.
