The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and oversees banquet kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, presentation, and service for meetings, weddings, and large events. Requirements typically include formal culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous supervisory or banquet experience, preferably in a luxury hotel. The candidate should have strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, menu execution, portion control, costing, and kitchen equipment. Shangri-La expects a hands-on leader who can organize staff, maintain consistent quality under pressure, control waste, communicate effectively with other departments, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. Its brands include Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Kerry Hotels, JEN by Shangri-La, and Traders Hotel. The company is known for personalized Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, and well-developed food and beverage operations. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties serve business and leisure travelers and commonly offer restaurants, banquet facilities, wellness amenities, and extensive event services. Employees typically work in a structured international hotel environment with opportunities for training, internal mobility, and career progression. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, medical coverage, service charge participation, and staff accommodation or transport depending on the property and employment package.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment hubs in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, and Palawan. Hospitality professionals can find opportunities in luxury hotels, island resorts, restaurants, cruise operations, and large event venues. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and respectful, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed coastal communities; tropical weather, beaches, and affordable local food are major attractions, although traffic and seasonal storms can affect daily life. Foreign workers normally need an appropriate work visa or permit, usually arranged with employer support, and should not work on a tourist visa. Applicants should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, healthcare, taxes, airfare, and contract terms before relocating. A passport, medical clearance, police certificate, authenticated qualifications, and employment contract may be required.
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