Restaurant Manager (Pool/Beach Bar)

Role summary

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The Restaurant Manager will oversee daily operations of the pool or beach bar, ensuring excellent guest service, efficient beverage and food service, strong sales performance, and compliance with Shangri-La standards. Requirements typically include a hospitality or business-related qualification, several years of experience in restaurant, bar, or resort operations, supervisory experience, and good knowledge of food and beverage service. The successful candidate should demonstrate leadership, commercial awareness, sound beverage knowledge, and strong communication skills. Expectations include training and motivating staff, managing schedules and stock, controlling costs, handling guest concerns professionally, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and creating a relaxed yet memorable resort experience.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Shangri-La properties are known for attentive service, comfortable surroundings, international standards, and a strong emphasis on genuine hospitality. In the Philippines, the group operates well-known city and resort properties, including Shangri-La resorts in Boracay and Mactan, as well as hotels in major business and leisure destinations. Employees typically work in multicultural environments and receive opportunities to develop skills in hotel operations, guest relations, food and beverage, and leadership. Benefits may include service charge, meals, uniforms, accommodation or transport support, insurance, and career development, depending on the property and employment terms.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in major destinations such as Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Bohol, Siargao, and Metro Manila. Resort jobs are available in food and beverage, housekeeping, front office, diving, wellness, engineering, and guest activities. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, service-minded, and highly social, with English widely used in hotels and tourism. Island living can provide beautiful beaches, a relaxed lifestyle, and a lower cost of living than many international resort destinations, although transport, internet, healthcare, and housing may be less convenient outside cities. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit together with a 9(g) work visa; requirements vary by nationality and contract. Local hires should confirm wages, service charge, accommodation, insurance, and relocation assistance before accepting an offer.