The Sous Chef (Wok Chef) is responsible for supervising wok-station operations, preparing authentic Asian dishes, maintaining consistent taste and presentation, and ensuring efficient service. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, strong wok and Chinese or Asian cuisine skills, and knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards. The successful candidate should be organized, reliable, physically fit, and comfortable working under pressure in a luxury hotel environment. Expectations include supporting the Chef de Cuisine, guiding junior colleagues, controlling food quality and wastage, following Shangri-La standards, and maintaining a clean, safe, and disciplined kitchen.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and full-service properties offering accommodation, dining, wellness, meetings, and leisure facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties in locations such as Manila, Mactan, and Boracay. Employees generally work in structured, international hotel environments with opportunities to serve diverse guests and develop professional hospitality skills. Benefits and compensation vary by property and employment arrangement, but may include service charge, meals, uniforms, medical coverage, accommodation assistance, and training.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment hubs on Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Hospitality opportunities are concentrated in Manila, Cebu and Mactan, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort areas, with demand for chefs, restaurant staff, housekeeping, engineering, and guest services. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by regional traditions, Spanish history, and international connections. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally warm weather, affordable local food, and active outdoor life. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with assistance from the hiring company; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine immigration authorities. Candidates should budget for housing, transport, healthcare, and relocation costs, and verify whether accommodation and service charge are included in the employment package.
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