The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, cooking, plating, stock rotation, and maintaining clean, safe work areas. Applicants should preferably have culinary training, previous kitchen or hotel experience, basic knowledge of food safety, and an eagerness to learn. The role requires stamina, attention to detail, teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and standards, prepare ingredients accurately, assist senior chefs, reduce waste, and consistently maintain Shangri-La’s quality and hygiene requirements.
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 company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, distinctive dining, and well-developed guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties in destinations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees typically work in a structured, multicultural environment with opportunities for training, career development, and movement within the wider group. A Commis Chef can gain practical experience in professional hotel kitchens, including food preparation, buffet and à la carte service, banquets, hygiene control, and collaboration with experienced culinary teams.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations, particularly in hotels, restaurants, tourism, and marine activities. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities; living costs are usually lower outside Manila, though resort islands can be expensive during peak seasons. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants need valid identification and employment documents. Relocating to an island destination requires planning for housing, transport, healthcare access, weather disruptions, and seasonal demand. Typhoons may affect some areas, while tropical heat and humidity are common year-round. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, transportation, benefits, and visa support directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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