The Executive Pastry Chef leads the pastry and bakery operation, creating high-quality desserts, breads, cakes, and seasonal products for hotel restaurants, banquets, and other outlets. Candidates are expected to have extensive pastry experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or international resort, with strong knowledge of chocolate, bread, plated desserts, food safety, costing, and menu development. The role requires proven leadership, staff training, inventory control, creativity, and the ability to maintain consistent standards in a fast-paced kitchen. Shangri-La will expect a professional who can manage budgets, reduce waste, collaborate with other culinary departments, and deliver attractive products that reflect the hotel's brand and guest expectations.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and known for its hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and other international markets. Its properties are recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium dining, wellness facilities, and carefully designed guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known urban hotels and island resorts, attracting both leisure and business travelers. The company employs multicultural teams and places strong emphasis on service excellence, professional development, operational discipline, and personalized guest care. Culinary employees may work across restaurants, banquets, bakeries, and large-scale resort operations, gaining exposure to international standards while serving local and global guests.
The Philippines offers strong opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise services, catering, and tourism, especially in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and Davao. Hospitality work is often fast-paced but social, with a culture that values warmth, respect for elders, teamwork, and welcoming guests. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed beach communities; living costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although resort islands can be expensive. English is widely used in hotels and business, while Filipino and regional languages are common in daily life. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa before working legally. Employers may assist with permits, flights, accommodation, meals, insurance, and relocation, but these benefits differ by contract. Candidates should confirm the work location, salary, service charge, accommodation, tax treatment, and visa responsibilities before accepting an offer.
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