The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef in planning and delivering high-quality food for conferences, weddings, and other large events. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous banquet or high-volume hotel experience. The candidate should understand food safety, portion control, menu execution, cost management, and kitchen hygiene. Strong leadership, organization, communication, and teamwork are essential. The role requires supervising cooks and stewards, coordinating with service teams, maintaining Shangri-La standards, managing pressure during busy functions, and working flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. Its Philippine properties serve business travelers, tourists, families, and large-scale events, creating opportunities across culinary, hotel operations, guest services, and management. Shangri-La generally emphasizes service excellence, teamwork, cultural awareness, professional development, and attention to detail. Employees may receive hotel benefits, training, meals or allowances, and service-charge participation depending on the property and employment terms. Exact conditions vary by location, grade, experience, and local labor regulations.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major regions including Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Hospitality work is concentrated in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and resort areas, with opportunities in hotels, restaurants, catering, cruises, and tourism. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by local traditions and English-language education. Island living can offer beaches, outdoor activities, affordable food, and a relaxed social atmosphere, although traffic, humidity, seasonal storms, and varying infrastructure may affect daily life. Foreign workers usually need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa or immigration approval; requirements should be confirmed with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the employer. Relocating employees should arrange secure accommodation, health insurance, banking access, and transportation before arrival. Local salaries are generally lower than in many international markets, but benefits and service charges can improve overall compensation.
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