The Sous Chef (Wok Chef) is responsible for leading wok-station operations, preparing authentic Asian dishes, maintaining consistent taste and presentation, and supporting the Chef de Cuisine in daily kitchen management. Candidates should have professional culinary experience, preferably in Chinese, Cantonese, or other Asian cuisine, with strong wok-cooking skills. The role requires knowledge of food safety, hygiene, stock control, portioning, and kitchen cost management. Shangri-La expects a hands-on team leader who can train junior cooks, manage service during busy periods, maintain high quality standards, and work professionally in a multicultural luxury-hotel environment. Culinary qualifications and experience in a five-star hotel or high-volume restaurant are advantageous.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is known for attentive service, comfortable accommodations, extensive dining options, and strong guest-focused standards. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort in Bonifacio Global City and Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu. Employees typically work in a structured, multicultural environment with opportunities for hospitality training, internal mobility, and career development. Culinary roles may involve preparing food for restaurants, banquets, room service, and special events while meeting the company’s standards for quality, safety, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment hubs in Luzon, Cebu, and tourist islands such as Boracay, Palawan, and Mactan. Hospitality jobs are widely available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruises, and tourism businesses, particularly in Manila, Cebu, and popular beach destinations. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Spanish, American, and Asian traditions; English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle costs vary: Manila and major resort areas are more expensive, while provincial locations can be more affordable. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and Alien Employment Permit, followed by the appropriate visa or work authorization; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine immigration authorities. Local hires should prepare valid identification, certificates, references, and health documents. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transport, healthcare, banking, and typhoon-season awareness.
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