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 proven ability in high-volume hotel or buffet operations. The successful candidate should understand food preparation, portion control, menu standards, hygiene regulations, HACCP principles, inventory management, and kitchen cost control. Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills are expected. The role involves supervising cooks and stewards, coordinating production and service, maintaining consistent quality, training team members, monitoring food safety, and ensuring a clean, efficient, and well-organized kitchen. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is essential.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, elegant accommodation, and extensive food and beverage offerings. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates internationally recognized hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila and major island destinations. The company provides career opportunities across culinary, rooms, guest services, engineering, wellness, sales, and corporate functions. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with access to training and opportunities for internal mobility. Benefits may include service charge, meals, uniforms, medical coverage, accommodation or relocation support, and other allowances, depending on the property and employment contract.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Luzon, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other resort islands. Manila and Cebu provide broader year-round employment, while destinations such as Boracay and Palawan focus heavily on tourism, resorts, restaurants, diving, and guest activities. Filipino workplace culture is generally welcoming, team-oriented, respectful, and service focused, with English widely used in hotels. Island living can offer warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and a relaxed social lifestyle, although transport, healthcare, internet quality, and living costs vary by location. Foreign candidates normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa before starting employment; requirements can include immigration, labor, medical, and police-clearance documents. Local hires should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, contract duration, and seasonal conditions. Relocation planning should include housing, flights, banking, weather, and typhoon considerations.
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