The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, stock handling, and maintaining clean, hygienic work areas. Candidates typically need culinary training, relevant kitchen experience, good knowledge of food safety, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The role requires stamina, attention to detail, teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. At Shangri-La, the successful candidate is expected to maintain high service standards, prepare consistent-quality dishes, control wastage, follow hygiene procedures, and support senior chefs during busy operations. Previous hotel or restaurant experience is helpful, while a positive attitude and eagerness to learn are essential.
Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, and a broad range of restaurants, leisure facilities, and conference services. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, and Shangri-La The Fort, Manila, among others. The company offers structured hotel operations and opportunities for employees to develop careers in culinary, guest services, housekeeping, engineering, and management. Working for Shangri-La generally involves professional grooming, teamwork, attention to detail, guest-focused service, and compliance with brand and food-safety standards.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao. Resorts and hotels regularly recruit chefs, food-and-beverage staff, housekeeping teams, front-office employees, and maintenance workers. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Christianity, and international connections; English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle costs vary considerably, with Manila and major resort areas usually more expensive than provincial locations. Islands offer beaches, diving, outdoor activities, and a relaxed social atmosphere, although transport between islands can require flights or ferries. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly coordinated through the Bureau of Immigration and Department of Labor and Employment. Employees should confirm accommodation, medical coverage, contract terms, and relocation support before accepting an offer.
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