The Banquet Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in planning, preparing and delivering high-quality food for conferences, weddings and other large events. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous exposure to banquet or volume production. The candidate should understand food safety, hygiene, portion control, costing and menu execution. Strong leadership, organization and communication skills are essential, as the role involves supervising kitchen colleagues, coordinating with service teams and maintaining consistent standards under pressure. Flexibility to work split shifts, weekends and holidays is expected. Shangri-La will generally look for someone who is disciplined, creative, hands-on and committed to guest satisfaction, while also helping train junior chefs and control waste.
Shangri-La is a globally recognized luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts and residences across the world. Its properties are recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and strong attention to guest comfort. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates major city hotels and resort destinations, serving business travelers, leisure guests, families and large events. The company employs professionals across culinary, rooms, events, wellness and corporate functions. Team members are typically expected to demonstrate courtesy, professionalism, cultural awareness and a genuine commitment to service excellence. Shangri-La also places emphasis on training, career development, responsible business practices and maintaining safe, inclusive workplaces. Working for the group can provide chefs with experience in international hotel operations, banquet production, multicultural teams and luxury-service standards.
The Philippines is an archipelago with varied opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao and other resort destinations. Hospitality jobs are common in hotels, restaurants, cruise-related services, catering and tourism, particularly for experienced chefs and supervisors. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented and strongly influenced by Spanish, American and Asian traditions; English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach or provincial communities, with generally affordable food and transport compared with many international destinations. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipino applicants can relocate internally with valid identification and employment documents. Candidates should budget for housing deposits, transport and medical checks. Before moving, confirm the exact property location, accommodation support, benefits, working hours and legal employment arrangements with the employer.
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