The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef in planning, preparing, and presenting food for weddings, conferences, and other large events. Requirements typically include formal culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous banquet or volume-production experience, preferably in a luxury hotel. The candidate should understand food safety, hygiene, portion control, costing, and inventory management. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and time-management skills are essential. The role requires supervising kitchen colleagues, maintaining consistent quality, coordinating with service and event teams, and working calmly under pressure. Flexibility to work shifting schedules, weekends, and public holidays is expected.
Shangri-La is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its properties are known for refined accommodation, extensive dining facilities, attentive service, and strong resort offerings. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La The Fort in Manila and Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, among others. The company places emphasis on genuine hospitality, guest satisfaction, professional development, and international service standards. Employees may work in multicultural teams and gain experience across restaurants, banquets, events, rooms, and resort operations. A Sous Chef joining the group would generally be expected to uphold Shangri-La’s quality and safety procedures while helping deliver polished culinary experiences for both individual guests and large-scale events.
The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other tourist destinations, particularly in hotels, resorts, restaurants, and events. Cebu and Boracay are popular for resort careers, while Manila provides broader corporate and luxury-hotel prospects. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, sociable, and strongly influenced by regional traditions, English, and international hospitality standards. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities; living costs are generally lower than in many overseas markets, although resort islands can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with support from the hiring company. Candidates should confirm contract terms, accommodation, transportation, healthcare, tax obligations, and relocation assistance before moving. Weather is tropical, with a rainy season and occasional typhoons, so location-specific preparation is advisable.
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