The Executive Pastry Chef leads the pastry and bakery operation, overseeing production for restaurants, banquets, room service and special events. Candidates should have extensive pastry experience in luxury hotels or resorts, strong knowledge of bread, cakes, desserts, chocolate and plated pastries, and proven supervisory skills. Culinary training, food-safety certification and excellent organization are typically required. The role expects creative menu development, consistent quality, cost control, effective team leadership and compliance with hygiene standards. The successful candidate should be able to train colleagues, manage schedules and inventory, work under pressure and deliver high standards aligned with Shangri-La's luxury hospitality expectations.
Shangri-La is a global luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts and distinctive service culture. The company operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations, including locations in the Philippines. Shangri-La hotels typically offer accommodation, restaurants, bars, banqueting, wellness facilities and event services. The brand places strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality, personalized guest experiences, culinary quality and professional employee development. Depending on the property, employees may receive benefits such as service charge, meals, uniforms, insurance, training and staff accommodation or relocation assistance. Working for Shangri-La can provide chefs with exposure to international standards, high-volume luxury operations and diverse culinary teams.
The Philippines offers opportunities for chefs and hospitality professionals in resorts, hotels, restaurants, cruise operations and catering, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol and Davao. The culture is welcoming, family-oriented and strongly influenced by Filipino, Spanish, American and regional Asian traditions. Island living can provide warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed lifestyle, although transport, healthcare and internet access vary outside major cities. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate visa, commonly coordinated with the Bureau of Immigration. Relocating employees should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, medical coverage, taxes and flights in writing. Local living costs are moderate compared with many international destinations, but major resort areas can be more expensive. Learning basic Filipino phrases and respecting local customs will help with workplace integration.
Make sure pop-ups and redirects are enabled in your browser settings.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...