The Sous Chef (Garde Manger) supports the Executive Sous Chef in managing cold-kitchen operations, including salads, sandwiches, terrines, canapés, desserts, buffet displays, and food presentation. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant, preferably with garde manger expertise. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, portion control, ordering, and kitchen cost management is expected. The successful candidate should lead and train team members, maintain consistent quality, work efficiently under pressure, coordinate with other kitchen sections, and uphold Shangri-La’s service and hygiene standards. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Shangri-La properties are known for personalized service, distinctive locations, high-quality dining, and strong attention to guest comfort. In the Philippines, the group operates prominent hotels and resorts, providing careers in culinary arts, rooms, food and beverage, events, wellness, and hotel administration. The company generally promotes professional development, international hospitality standards, teamwork, and cultural awareness. Culinary employees can gain experience serving local and international guests while working within structured luxury-hotel kitchens and established food-safety systems.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Hotels and restaurants regularly recruit chefs, service staff, front-office professionals, housekeeping employees, and managers, although resort work can be seasonal and competition is strong. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, social, and welcoming, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed island communities, with generally affordable food and transport but higher costs in major tourist areas. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino citizens can relocate domestically without immigration formalities. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transportation, medical coverage, taxes, and contract terms before moving. Tropical weather, humidity, and occasional typhoons should also be considered when choosing an island assignment.
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