The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and leads banquet kitchen operations, including menu preparation, food production, plating, event setup, and service. Candidates typically need culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and supervisory experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume banquet environment. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, portion control, costing, inventory, and international cuisine is expected. The successful candidate should be organized, creative, calm under pressure, physically fit, and able to coordinate effectively with service teams. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and changing shifts is essential, together with good communication and staff-training skills.
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 markets. Its properties are known for attentive service, comfortable accommodation, destination dining, wellness facilities, and personalized guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent city and resort properties and employs teams across culinary, rooms, guest services, events, engineering, and corporate functions. The company generally emphasizes service excellence, cultural awareness, professional development, teamwork, and responsible business practices. A Sous Chef working for Shangri-La can expect a structured hotel environment, high standards for food quality and hygiene, exposure to large-scale events, and collaboration with experienced culinary and hospitality professionals.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment centers in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Hospitality opportunities are strongest in hotels, restaurants, cruise-related services, tourism, events, and food and beverage operations, with seasonal demand in popular island resorts. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to a relaxed coastal pace; costs are usually lower outside Manila, although resort islands can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and an appropriate work visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa, while requirements can change. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, health insurance, taxation, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Local applicants should prepare valid identification, employment records, and food-safety credentials.
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