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Sous Chef (Wok Chef)

Philippines Shangri-La PHP 35,000–PHP 60,000 per month, potentially plus service charge and benefits*
Job Description

The Sous Chef (Wok Chef) supports the Executive Chef and kitchen leadership in managing wok-station operations. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in Chinese or Asian cuisine, strong wok-cooking skills, food-safety knowledge, and the ability to supervise kitchen colleagues. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent taste and presentation, control portions and costs, monitor stock, uphold hygiene standards, train team members, and perform effectively during busy service periods. Experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant is advantageous. Flexibility, teamwork, creativity, discipline, and a guest-focused attitude are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major international hospitality company founded in Asia and known for luxury hotels, resorts, and residences. Its portfolio spans destinations across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other regions. Shangri-La properties are recognized for attentive service, refined dining, comfortable accommodation, and strong destination experiences. In the Philippines, the group operates established hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with formal operating standards and opportunities for training and career development. Culinary team members may gain exposure to international guests, premium ingredients, large-scale hotel operations, and several dining concepts. The company typically values hospitality, professionalism, teamwork, integrity, service excellence, and respect for local communities and colleagues.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers diverse opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise services, tourism, and food and beverage, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other popular island destinations. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Island living can provide beaches, outdoor activities, fresh seafood, and a relaxed lifestyle, although transport, internet access, healthcare, and shopping vary considerably by location. Living costs are usually lower than in many international resort destinations, but wages also vary. Foreign employees normally need an appropriate work visa or permit arranged with employer support; entering as a tourist does not authorize employment. Candidates should confirm accommodation, meals, insurance, airfare, service charge, contract terms, and relocation assistance before accepting an offer. Local employees should verify government employment and tax requirements.

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