The Chef de Cuisine will lead the kitchen operation of Sirena, Shangri-La's seafood restaurant, overseeing menu planning, food preparation, quality, presentation, hygiene, purchasing, cost control, and team performance. Candidates are expected to have several years of experience in upscale hotels, resorts, or seafood restaurants, with strong knowledge of Western and Asian seafood cuisine. Formal culinary training and experience supervising multicultural kitchen teams are advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate leadership, creativity, organization, sound financial awareness, and a commitment to Shangri-La service standards. Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to work weekends, holidays, and extended shifts are essential.
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The group is recognized for personalized service, distinctive Asian hospitality, high-quality dining, and well-developed guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates premium properties in destinations such as Boracay, Cebu, and Manila. The company provides structured career development, training, employee benefits, and opportunities to work in internationally diverse teams. This role is associated with a luxury resort environment where culinary quality, food safety, guest satisfaction, sustainability, and operational consistency are central expectations.
The Philippines offers strong hospitality opportunities across Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, Manila, Bohol, and other island destinations. Resorts, hotels, restaurants, cruise operators, and tourism businesses regularly recruit chefs, supervisors, service staff, engineers, and wellness professionals. Life on the islands is generally relaxed and community-oriented, with warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and a rich mix of Filipino, Spanish, Chinese, and regional cultures. Costs vary considerably: Boracay and resort areas can be expensive, while local towns are more affordable. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and visa, with requirements handled through Philippine immigration and labor authorities. Relocating candidates should confirm accommodation, meals, transport, medical cover, contract terms, and flight arrangements before accepting an offer. English is widely used in hotels and business settings.
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