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Commis Chef

Philippines Shangri-La PHP 15,000–PHP 25,000 per month, depending on the property, experience, benefits, and service charge*
Job Description

The Commis Chef supports senior chefs with food preparation, cooking, plating, and maintaining clean, organized work areas. Typical requirements include basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, knowledge of food hygiene and safety, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to follow recipes and portion standards, maintain consistent quality, reduce waste, handle kitchen equipment safely, and cooperate well with colleagues. Flexibility is important, as the role usually involves rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended periods of standing. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, discipline, and strong attention to cleanliness are especially valued in a luxury hotel environment.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts, and city properties across the world. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La, Shangri-La Resorts, Kerry Hotels, JEN, and Traders brands. Shangri-La properties are recognized for warm Asian hospitality, quality dining, detailed service, and professionally operated guest facilities. In the Philippines, the group has established hotels and resorts in destinations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and receive exposure to international hospitality standards. Depending on the property and contract, benefits may include meals, uniforms, training, service charge, health coverage, accommodation, or staff discounts. Exact benefits and compensation vary by location and employment terms.

Destination Guide

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other island destinations. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise-related businesses, and tourism companies regularly recruit kitchen, housekeeping, front-office, and service staff. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by regional traditions, Spanish and American history, and a vibrant food scene. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities; costs are generally lower outside Manila, although popular resort islands can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants should confirm local employment and documentation requirements. Before relocating, check accommodation, transport, healthcare, weather, wages, service charges, and contract terms. Typhoons and seasonal travel demand can affect island living and employment.

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