The Sous Chef (Wok Chef) supports the Chef de Cuisine in running the wok section, preparing authentic dishes consistently, and maintaining Shangri-La’s standards for taste, presentation, hygiene, and service. Candidates typically need several years of professional Asian or Chinese kitchen experience, strong wok-cooking skills, knowledge of food safety procedures, and the ability to manage mise en place, ordering, portion control, and junior cooks. The role requires leadership, stamina, attention to detail, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate is expected to coach colleagues, control food waste and costs, work calmly during busy service, and uphold a high level of guest satisfaction.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for refined service, comfortable accommodation, destination dining, and strong attention to guest experience. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent city and resort properties, including locations in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Culinary employees work in professional kitchens serving local and international guests, often alongside multicultural teams. The company commonly provides structured training, career development, employee dining, and hotel-related benefits, although package details vary by property and employment contract. A Sous Chef can gain valuable experience in luxury resort operations, menu execution, team supervision, and international hospitality standards.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment hubs in Luzon, Cebu in the Visayas, and resort islands such as Boracay and Palawan. Hospitality jobs are widely available in hotels, restaurants, resorts, casinos, and cruise-related businesses, with demand rising during peak travel seasons. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, English-friendly, and welcoming to foreign workers. Island life can offer beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food, and a relaxed pace, although transport, internet quality, and access to specialist services vary by location. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged through the hiring company and Philippine authorities; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Candidates should confirm housing, flights, medical coverage, service charge, taxes, and relocation support before accepting an offer. Costs are higher in major resort destinations than in smaller towns.
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