Sous Chef (Banquet)

Role summary

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The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef in planning and delivering high-volume banquet operations. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and experience supervising banquet or catering teams. The successful candidate should understand food preparation, menu execution, portion control, hygiene standards, allergen management, and kitchen safety. Responsibilities include assigning duties, monitoring food quality, coordinating with service and events teams, controlling waste, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. Shangri-La expects a dependable, hands-on leader who can work under pressure, manage changing event requirements, coach colleagues, and maintain consistently high standards across large functions.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and properties ranging from city hotels to beachfront resorts. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-known establishments in destinations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. Its culinary teams serve restaurants, banquets, conferences, weddings, and resort guests, creating opportunities for chefs to work in diverse and demanding environments. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, guest focus, attention to detail, and respect for food safety and brand standards. Career development, training, and internal mobility are important features of the group’s hospitality culture.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other tourism centers. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise-related businesses, and catering companies regularly recruit chefs, service staff, front-office employees, and supervisors. Filipino culture is welcoming and community-oriented, with English widely used in workplaces and everyday business. Island life can range from busy urban living to quieter beach communities, with warm weather, affordable local food, and strong regional differences in customs and cuisine. Foreign workers generally need an appropriate employment visa or work permit, normally arranged with support from the employer; requirements can change, so official immigration guidance should be checked. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, health insurance, and possible island-to-island travel. Local candidates should confirm accommodation, meals, contract terms, and benefits before accepting a resort position.