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Commis Chef

Philippines Shangri-La PHP 15,000–25,000 per month, often with service charge, meals, accommodation, or staff benefits depending on the property*
Job Description

The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, cleaning, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates are generally expected to have culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, although motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. The role requires knowledge of food safety, willingness to work shifts, good teamwork, physical stamina, and attention to detail. In a Shangri-La property, candidates should deliver consistent quality, follow recipes and instructions, manage ingredients carefully, and maintain a professional attitude during busy service periods.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and known for its hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other regions. Its properties are recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, attractive settings, and extensive facilities such as restaurants, spas, conference venues, and leisure activities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known city and resort properties, including hotels in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees typically work in a structured international environment with training opportunities, brand standards, staff benefits, and potential career mobility across departments and destinations.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other tourism centers. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise operations, and food businesses regularly hire kitchen, service, housekeeping, and guest-relations staff. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-focused, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities; living costs are generally lower outside Manila, though tourist islands can be expensive. Filipino citizens do not need a visa to work locally, while foreign nationals normally require an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate employment visa before starting work. Relocating employees should confirm accommodation, transport, healthcare, taxes, contract terms, and service-charge policies. Tropical weather, seasonal tourism, and occasional typhoons should also be considered when choosing a location.