Service Manager - Kitchen ( Chef de Cuisine - Sirena / Seafood Restaurant )

Role summary

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The Service Manager – Kitchen, serving as Chef de Cuisine for Sirena Seafood Restaurant, is responsible for leading daily kitchen operations, menu execution, food quality, cost control, hygiene, and team performance. Candidates should have substantial experience in a luxury hotel, resort, or high-end seafood restaurant, with strong knowledge of Mediterranean or international cuisine, kitchen systems, and HACCP standards. The role requires leadership, creativity, organization, and the ability to work under pressure. Shangri-La expects the successful candidate to coach culinary colleagues, maintain consistent service standards, coordinate closely with restaurant management, control food costs, and deliver an exceptional guest dining experience.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is recognized for warm Asian hospitality, premium accommodation, destination dining, wellness facilities, and personalized guest service. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates established properties in locations including Makati, Bonifacio Global City, Cebu, and Boracay. Its hotels typically offer a wide range of restaurants, banqueting services, recreation facilities, and business amenities. Employees work in structured, service-focused environments with opportunities for professional training and international career development. Culinary leaders are expected to protect the brand’s quality standards while adapting menus and service to local ingredients, guest preferences, and each property’s destination identity.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities across Luzon, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort islands. Jobs are available in hotels, restaurants, cruise operations, wellness resorts, events, and tourism services, with stronger concentrations in Metro Manila, Cebu, and major beach destinations. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, while workplaces often value courtesy, teamwork, and adaptability. Island life can provide warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and a relaxed pace, although transport, healthcare access, and living costs vary considerably by location. Employees should research accommodation and commuting options before relocating, especially in resort areas. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an appropriate employment visa, commonly supported through the 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa process. Requirements can change, so applicants should confirm current rules with the employer and Philippine immigration authorities before travel.