The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef in planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality food for conferences, weddings, and other events. Candidates typically need a culinary qualification or equivalent professional experience, several years in hotel or banquet kitchens, and strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, menu preparation, portion control, and kitchen cost management. The role requires practical leadership, the ability to supervise and train culinary colleagues, and confidence working under pressure during large functions. Shangri-La expects a professional, creative, organized, and team-oriented candidate who maintains consistent quality, presentation, cleanliness, and guest satisfaction while following company standards.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group operates under the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands, with a strong reputation for warm Asian hospitality, attentive service, and high-quality dining and accommodation. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties include established urban and resort hotels serving business travelers, families, leisure guests, and large events. Employees generally work in a structured international environment with training, service standards, and opportunities to develop within hotel operations. Culinary roles may involve banquets, restaurants, room service, and large-scale events, making teamwork, flexibility, food safety, and consistent guest service especially important.
The Philippines is an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands, with major employment centers in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Hospitality opportunities are available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise operations, catering, and tourism services, particularly for experienced culinary and service professionals. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, while English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal communities; living costs are usually lower outside Manila, although resort islands can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants should confirm local employment and documentary requirements. Relocating staff should budget for housing, transport, healthcare, climate adaptation, and island travel. Public transport is common, but traffic and limited services can be challenges in some locations.
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