The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and leads banquet kitchen operations for conferences, weddings, and other events. The role typically requires culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous supervisory or banquet experience, preferably in a luxury hotel. Responsibilities include planning menus, coordinating food preparation, supervising chefs and kitchen assistants, maintaining presentation and portion standards, controlling food costs, monitoring stock, and ensuring strict hygiene and food-safety compliance. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently under pressure, manage changing event requirements, communicate clearly with service teams, coach colleagues, and maintain Shangri-La’s quality standards. Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is normally essential.
Shangri-La is a globally recognised luxury hospitality group founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across the world. Its portfolio is known for personalised service, comfortable accommodation, destination dining, wellness facilities, and strong standards in guest care. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties serve business and leisure travellers and typically offer restaurants, banquet venues, recreational facilities, and conference services. The company places emphasis on hospitality excellence, colleague development, teamwork, cultural awareness, and responsible business practices. A Sous Chef joining Shangri-La can expect a structured professional environment, collaboration with experienced culinary and hotel teams, and exposure to high-volume luxury events. Exact benefits, service-charge arrangements, accommodation support, and career-development opportunities depend on the specific Philippine property and employment contract.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations, with demand for chefs, hotel supervisors, restaurant staff, and event professionals. The culture is warm, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Filipino, Spanish, American, and regional traditions. English is widely used in hotels and business, while Filipino and local languages are common in daily life. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower coastal pace on resort islands, with generally affordable food, transport, and housing outside major central districts. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa; requirements should be confirmed with the Bureau of Immigration and the employer. Relocation planning should cover authenticated documents, medical checks, accommodation, local transport, insurance, and tax arrangements. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a wetter typhoon-prone period.
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