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Commis Chef

Philippines Shangri-La PHP 15,000–PHP 25,000 per month, potentially supplemented by service charge, meals, uniforms, and other hotel benefits*
Job Description

The Commis Chef supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Typical requirements include culinary training or hospitality experience, knowledge of food safety and hygiene, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The successful candidate should be willing to learn, work efficiently under pressure, and support different kitchen sections when needed. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Shangri-La will generally look for a reliable, disciplined, team-oriented person with good attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a genuine interest in delivering consistent food quality and excellent guest experiences.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts, and customer-focused service. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Shangri-La hotels typically combine high-quality accommodation with restaurants, events, wellness facilities, and business services. The company places strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality, professional development, teamwork, and memorable guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known properties in locations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees may benefit from structured hotel training, international service standards, staff meals, uniforms, and opportunities to build careers across different departments or properties, depending on the individual hotel and employment package.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other major resort destinations. Hotels and resorts regularly recruit chefs, servers, front-office staff, housekeeping employees, engineers, and spa professionals. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by local traditions, Spanish history, American culture, and a vibrant food scene. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed coastal communities, with generally affordable transport, food, and accommodation outside central business districts. Foreign applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate employment visa before starting work; requirements can change, so confirmation with the employer and Philippine immigration authorities is essential. Relocating staff should budget for housing deposits, transportation, healthcare, and document processing. English is widely used in hotels, although learning basic Filipino phrases can help with daily life and workplace relationships.

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