Chef de Partie - All Day Dining

Role summary

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The Chef de Partie supports the Chef de Cuisine and oversees a designated section in the all-day dining kitchen. Requirements typically include culinary training, relevant hotel or restaurant experience, sound knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP standards, portion control, and basic inventory procedures. The candidate is expected to prepare dishes consistently, supervise commis chefs, maintain cleanliness, minimize waste, follow recipes, and work efficiently during busy breakfast, lunch, and dinner services. Flexibility for rotating shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential. Strong teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to Shangri-La’s service standards are expected.

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 destinations. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium accommodation, dining, wellness, and event facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties in locations such as Manila, Cebu, and Boracay, offering opportunities across culinary, front office, housekeeping, engineering, events, and corporate functions. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with access to training and career development. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, medical coverage, service charge, accommodation or transportation support, and staff discounts, although packages vary by property and employment contract.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Tourism creates demand for chefs, restaurant staff, housekeeping teams, front office professionals, and recreation specialists. Filipino workplace culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, respectful of seniority, and strongly focused on teamwork and guest service. Island living can provide warm weather, beaches, outdoor activities, and a relatively affordable lifestyle, though traffic, humidity, transport limitations, and occasional typhoons should be considered. Major cities offer better healthcare, shopping, and international connections, while resort islands may have fewer services and higher seasonal costs. Foreign applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, with requirements handled through Philippine immigration and labor authorities. Employees should confirm accommodation, tax, insurance, airfare, and contract terms before relocating. English is widely used in hotels, making integration easier for international hospitality workers.