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 hotel or high-volume kitchen experience, strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP standards, menu preparation, costing, portion control, and team supervision. The successful candidate is expected to maintain consistent food quality, presentation, and timing; organize production efficiently; control waste and stock; coach junior chefs; and ensure compliance with Shangri-La standards. Flexibility, creativity, leadership, stamina, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays are essential.
Shangri-La is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalized service, premium dining, wellness facilities, and destination-focused guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila and Boracay. The company places strong emphasis on service excellence, colleague development, culinary quality, guest safety, and responsible business practices. A kitchen role with Shangri-La generally offers experience in a structured international hotel environment, exposure to high-volume banquet and buffet operations, and opportunities to develop leadership and specialist culinary skills.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Hotels and resorts regularly hire chefs, restaurant staff, housekeeping teams, engineers, and supervisors, although competition is strongest for international luxury properties. Filipino culture is generally warm, community-oriented, and family-centered, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed island communities; living costs are usually lower outside Manila, but resort locations can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants may relocate between islands with valid identification and employment documents. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transportation, medical coverage, tax treatment, and contract terms before accepting a role. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a rainy or typhoon-prone season.
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