Sous Chef (Main Kitchen / Buffet Production)

Job Description

The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in managing main-kitchen and buffet production. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous supervisory experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant. The successful candidate should understand food preparation, buffet presentation, portion control, recipe standards, HACCP and food-safety procedures. Responsibilities include supervising cooks, coordinating mise en place, monitoring food quality, controlling waste and costs, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring timely service. Shangri-La expects a hands-on, organized and dependable leader with strong communication skills, creativity, stamina, and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a major international luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognized for its hotels, resorts and distinctive Asian-inspired service. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other destinations, offering accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, events and business services. Shangri-La hotels generally place strong emphasis on warm hospitality, high operating standards, employee development and guest experience. In the Philippines, the company has operated well-known city and resort properties, providing opportunities across food and beverage, culinary operations, rooms, engineering, wellness and administration. Benefits and working conditions vary by property and position, but hospitality employees may receive service charge, meals, uniforms, healthcare support, training and staff accommodation where applicable. A Sous Chef joining the group would typically work in a structured professional kitchen serving international and local guests.

Destination Guide

The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Manila and Cebu offer the broadest hospitality, restaurant and corporate employment markets, while resort destinations such as Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, Siargao and Mactan provide seasonal and year-round tourism jobs. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Island living can offer beaches, outdoor activities and a slower pace, although transport, healthcare, internet and supplies may be less convenient outside major cities. Living costs vary considerably by island and resort location. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while requirements depend on nationality and contract length; tourist status should not be used for employment. Employers often assist with permits, flights, accommodation and relocation, so these terms should be confirmed before accepting an offer.