Commis 3 (Bakery)

Job Description

The Commis 3 (Bakery) supports the bakery and pastry team with basic food preparation, baking, portioning, decoration, cleaning, and proper storage of ingredients and finished products. Candidates should ideally have culinary or baking training, previous experience in a hotel, bakery, or restaurant, and a good understanding of hygiene and food-safety standards. The role requires physical stamina, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and the ability to work early mornings, weekends, holidays, and busy service periods. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and instructions accurately, maintain an organized workstation, work cooperatively with colleagues, and uphold Shangri-La's quality and service standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, and distinctive Asian-inspired service. The company operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and North America, including several resorts and city hotels in the Philippines. Shangri-La emphasizes warm hospitality, high culinary standards, guest comfort, and professional development. Its properties typically provide a wide range of dining, recreation, wellness, and event facilities, creating opportunities for employees in kitchens, food and beverage, housekeeping, front office, and other hotel departments. Team members are generally expected to demonstrate courtesy, teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to consistent service quality. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, training, medical coverage, service charge, and staff accommodation or transportation, depending on the property and employment package.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food service, retail, technology, and business-process operations. Major employment centers include Manila, Cebu, Clark, Davao, and resort areas such as Boracay, Palawan, and Mactan. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with affordable local food, beaches, festivals, and outdoor activities. Living costs vary considerably; Manila and major resort destinations are usually more expensive than provincial areas. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly a 9(g) working visa, before beginning employment. Applicants should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, transportation, taxes, medical requirements, and contract terms with the employer. Local applicants should prepare government identification, certificates, and relevant training records.