The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and manages banquet kitchen operations, ensuring consistent food quality, presentation, hygiene, and timely service for events. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous supervisory or banquet experience in a hotel or resort. The candidate should understand menu preparation, portion control, costing, HACCP standards, inventory management, and kitchen safety. Strong leadership, organization, communication, and teamwork are essential. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during large functions. Candidates are expected to train junior staff, coordinate effectively with service teams, maintain high Shangri-La standards, and remain calm and productive in a fast-paced environment.
Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, refined accommodation, and extensive food and beverage operations. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company offers opportunities across culinary, rooms, guest services, wellness, engineering, and management functions. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and receive structured operating procedures, professional development opportunities, and exposure to international hospitality standards. Benefits vary by property and may include service charge, meals, uniforms, medical coverage, accommodation assistance, and employee discounts.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other tourism centers, particularly in hotels, resorts, restaurants, diving, wellness, and events. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Spanish, American, and Asian traditions; English is widely used in workplaces. Island life can provide beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, affordable local food, and a relaxed social atmosphere, although transport, internet, healthcare, and supplies may be more limited outside major cities. Foreign applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit followed by a 9(g) work visa; requirements can change, so confirmation with the employer and Philippine authorities is important. Candidates should budget for flights, deposits, transportation, and relocation costs, and clarify accommodation, service charge, medical insurance, and contract terms before accepting an offer.
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