At Cuca, it has always been about people.
From the very beginning, we knew that skills could be taught, but heart
could not. So, we chose to build our team not by searching for the most
polished resumes, but by believing in raw potential, in dreams waiting for a
chance.
Since day 1 we opened our doors to young
Indonesians, many of them without any experience but with an undeniable
spark—the kind that just needed care to catch fire. Today, when we look around
and see that all four of our Chefs de Cuisine started 11 years ago as
stewarding staff, washing dishes and learning one small step at a time, our
hearts swell with quiet pride as seeing them lead our kitchens and a team of
more than 50 cooks with passion and pride. Their journeys are a daily reminder
that when people are given a chance—and the right support—they can become
extraordinary.
But for us, caring for our team has never
been just about work. It’s about life. We come together every week for sessions
that go far beyond the kitchen, sharing knowledge about nutrition,
sustainability, financial planning, first aid, family health, and so much more.
We believe that when our team grows stronger and wiser in their lives, they
naturally shine brighter at Cuca too.
Through our internship program, we
welcome young talents from across Indonesia’s many islands, hoping not just to
teach them, but to learn from them—to share stories, traditions, laughter, and
lessons that make us all better, together. Some stay and grow within Cuca;
others take what they’ve learned into the world, creating ripples of kindness
and excellence in places we may never see but always hope to touch.
Beyond our walls, we try to sow seeds of inspiration wherever we can—partnering with schools and universities, hosting field trips and workshops, and celebrating Bali’s rich heritage through activities that remind us all where we come from and why it matters.
At Cuca, we don’t just build careers, we build a family. A family stitched together by dreams, hard work, laughter, lessons, and an unshakable belief that caring makes all the difference.
Every smile you see here, every warm gesture, every dish lovingly prepared—it all comes from a place of gratitude for the journey we’ve shared. And when you sit at our table, you become part of that story too.