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Sous Chef (Banquet)

Philippines Shangri-La PHP 30,000–PHP 50,000 per month, plus possible service charge and benefits*
Job Description

The Banquet Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef in planning, preparing, and delivering high-volume food service for conferences, weddings, and other events. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel, resort, or large-scale banquet kitchen, preferably in a supervisory role. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, portion control, menu execution, and cost management is expected. The successful candidate should be organized, creative, physically fit, and able to work calmly under pressure. Responsibilities include supervising kitchen colleagues, maintaining consistent quality, coordinating with service teams, controlling wastage, and ensuring all dishes are prepared on time according to Shangri-La standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, upscale accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and destination resorts. Shangri-La properties typically offer structured hotel operations, professional training, employee benefits, and opportunities for career development within the group. In the Philippines, the company operates luxury hotels and resorts serving business travelers, leisure guests, and large events. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other tourist destinations. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise services, and events regularly recruit chefs and experienced culinary supervisors. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, while English is widely used in workplaces. Island living can offer beaches, outdoor activities, fresh seafood, and a relaxed lifestyle, although transport, healthcare access, and living costs vary considerably by location. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly arranged with assistance from the hiring company; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine immigration authorities. Relocating employees should budget for accommodation, transport, insurance, document authentication, and possible service-charge fluctuations. Local culinary professionals may find broader opportunities through internal transfers and resort networks.

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