Chef de Partie

Job Description

The Chef de Partie is responsible for managing an assigned kitchen section, preparing food to Shangri-La standards, maintaining consistent quality, and supporting smooth daily service. Requirements typically include culinary training or equivalent professional experience, knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety. Experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant is preferred. The successful candidate should be organized, dependable, physically fit, and able to work under pressure, including weekends and holidays. Strong teamwork, attention to detail, willingness to learn, and the ability to follow recipes, portion controls, and company procedures are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts, residences, and distinctive service culture. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. In the Philippines, Shangri-La has established well-regarded city hotels and resorts, offering accommodation, dining, meetings, wellness, and leisure facilities. The company emphasizes warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, employee development, and guest satisfaction. Culinary employees typically work in professional kitchens serving international and local cuisine across restaurants, banquets, room service, and other hotel outlets. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, training, service charge, medical coverage, and staff accommodation or transport, depending on the property and employment terms. Exact compensation and benefits should be confirmed directly with the recruiting team.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong hospitality and tourism opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Hotels and restaurants regularly recruit chefs, kitchen supervisors, servers, engineers, housekeeping staff, and guest-service professionals. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities; costs are usually lower outside Manila, although popular islands can be expensive during peak seasons. Foreign workers normally need an appropriate work visa or permit, sponsored and processed with the employer, and should not begin employment on a tourist entry. Candidates should verify contracts, accommodation, medical requirements, taxes, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Domestic flights and ferries connect the major islands, while tropical weather, humidity, and occasional typhoons should be considered when planning a move.