The Executive Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing daily kitchen operations, food quality, menu execution, cost control, hygiene, and team performance. Candidates typically need several years of experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant, with strong knowledge of international cuisine, food safety, budgeting, and kitchen organization. Culinary qualifications and supervisory experience are usually expected. The role requires leadership, creativity, stamina, attention to detail, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. The successful candidate will train and motivate culinary staff, maintain Shangri-La standards, coordinate with other departments, and ensure consistently excellent guest dining experiences.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is recognized for personalized service, elegant properties, strong destination experiences, and its distinctive Asian hospitality heritage. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates leading urban hotels and resort properties, including locations in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees generally work in highly structured environments focused on guest satisfaction, service consistency, professional development, and international hospitality standards. Culinary teams support restaurants, banquets, bars, in-room dining, and special events, often serving both local and international guests. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, accommodation or housing assistance at resort locations, service charge, medical coverage, and career opportunities within the wider Shangri-La network.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other tourism destinations. Resorts and hotels regularly recruit chefs, restaurant managers, front-office staff, engineers, spa professionals, and guest-service teams, with the strongest demand in major cities and island resorts. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and respectful, while English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from energetic city living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food, transport, and domestic travel. Resort areas can be seasonal and may have higher rental costs. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving an Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) work visa; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities and the employer. Relocation planning should include accommodation, healthcare, banking, tax registration, transportation, and typhoon-season preparation.
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