The Sous Chef (Wok Chef) supports the Executive Chef and leads the wok section in preparing consistent, high-quality Chinese or Asian dishes. Candidates should have professional culinary experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-volume restaurant, with strong wok and mise en place skills. The role requires knowledge of food safety, hygiene, portion control, menu standards, ordering, and kitchen cost management. The successful candidate is expected to supervise and train commis chefs, coordinate smoothly with other kitchen sections, maintain cleanliness, manage service during busy periods, and deliver attractive dishes on time. Flexibility, discipline, teamwork, creativity, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays are essential.
Shangri-La is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, restaurants, and related businesses across Asia and other international destinations. The group is known for attentive service, refined accommodation, extensive dining options, and a strong focus on guest experience. Shangri-La properties typically provide structured training, international operating standards, career development opportunities, and employee benefits that may include meals, uniforms, accommodation assistance, medical coverage, and service charge, depending on the location and employment terms. In the Philippines, the company has established luxury hotels and resorts serving business travelers, families, and leisure guests. Culinary employees work in professional, multicultural kitchens and are expected to maintain high standards of hygiene, consistency, teamwork, and presentation while supporting the property’s reputation for warm Filipino hospitality.
The Philippines is an archipelago with strong hospitality, tourism, and food-service opportunities, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Hotels, restaurants, cruise-related businesses, and catering companies regularly seek chefs, supervisors, and service professionals. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, community-minded, and English-friendly, making workplace communication relatively accessible. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to relaxed coastal communities; living costs are usually lower outside Manila, although popular resort islands can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants should confirm local employment and documentation requirements. Relocation planning should include accommodation, transportation, healthcare, banking, and emergency contacts. The country has a tropical climate, so applicants should prepare for heat, humidity, rainy seasons, and occasional typhoons. Island transport may involve domestic flights, ferries, or smaller boats.
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