The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and oversees banquet kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and service for weddings, conferences, and large functions. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in hotel, resort, or high-volume banquet kitchens, preferably with supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, portion control, menu execution, and cost management is expected. The role requires leadership, organization, creativity, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. Candidates should be flexible with shifts, weekends, and holidays, maintain Shangri-La’s quality standards, coach kitchen colleagues, and coordinate effectively with banquet service and other hotel departments.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for personalized service, refined accommodation, extensive dining options, and resort experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties in locations such as Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Its hotels typically offer restaurants, banquet facilities, wellness services, and business or leisure amenities. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, professional development, cultural awareness, and consistent operating standards. Employees may receive benefits such as meals, uniforms, training, service-charge participation, healthcare support, and staff accommodation or relocation assistance, depending on the property and employment package.
The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, retail, business services, and technology. Major destinations include Luzon, home to Manila and many corporate hotels; Cebu, a center for tourism and international business; and resort islands such as Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and Siargao. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by regional traditions, music, and food. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally affordable local transport and dining, although Manila housing can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocating employees should check accommodation, healthcare, taxation, flights, and contract benefits before arrival. English is widely used in workplaces.
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