The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and oversees banquet kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, buffet production, and service coordination. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional hotel or large-volume kitchen experience, and previous supervisory responsibility. The candidate should understand food safety, sanitation, portion control, inventory management, menu execution, and cost control. Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. The role requires flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, while maintaining high standards during busy events. Experience in luxury hotels, international cuisine, and banquet operations would be advantageous.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Kerry Hotels, JEN, and Traders properties. The group is known for attentive service, strong food and beverage operations, premium facilities, and a focus on warm Asian hospitality. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates high-end city hotels and island resorts, employing professionals across culinary, guest services, events, wellness, and administration. Employees commonly work in multicultural teams and receive exposure to international service standards, structured hotel procedures, and large-scale events. Specific benefits, accommodation, meals, and career-development opportunities depend on the property and employment contract.
The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment centers in Metro Manila, Cebu, and resort destinations such as Boracay, Palawan, and Bohol. Hospitality jobs are widely available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise-related services, and tourism businesses, with stronger seasonal demand in popular beach locations. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living to relaxed island communities; costs are usually lower outside Manila, although resort areas can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while local hires require standard employment documentation. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, accommodation, transport, medical coverage, and contract terms before relocating. Weather is tropical, with a dry season and a wetter typhoon season, so location and travel planning are important.
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