The Sous Chef (Garde Manger) supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in managing cold kitchen operations, including salads, appetizers, sandwiches, canapés, dressings and buffet presentations. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous supervisory or garde manger experience in a hotel or upscale restaurant. The successful candidate should understand food safety and HACCP procedures, maintain consistent quality and presentation, control portions and wastage, coordinate with other kitchen sections, and guide junior colleagues. Strong organization, creativity, teamwork, stamina and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays are expected.
Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other international markets. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN and Traders brands. Shangri-La properties are known for personalized service, high-quality dining, wellness facilities and strong destination experiences. In the Philippines, the group has operated prominent city hotels and island resorts, employing teams across culinary, rooms, guest services, engineering, sales and administration. The company generally emphasizes warm Asian hospitality, professional development, food safety, service consistency and responsible business practices. Working for Shangri-La can provide exposure to international hotel standards, multicultural teams and structured career opportunities, although hotel operations commonly involve demanding schedules, peak-season pressure and frequent weekend or holiday work.
The Philippines offers culinary and hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol and other resort destinations. Jobs are available in hotels, restaurants, cruise-related services and tourism businesses, with luxury resorts often seeking chefs, supervisors and experienced service staff. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented and community-minded, and English is widely used in workplaces. Island living can offer beaches, outdoor activities and a relaxed social atmosphere, but remote locations may have higher costs, limited transport and fewer medical or shopping facilities. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly involving Department of Labor and Employment approval and immigration registration; requirements should be confirmed before travel. Employees should arrange a written contract, accommodation details, insurance, tax information and relocation support. Weather is tropical, with a wetter season and occasional typhoons, so destination-specific planning is important.
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