Sous Chef (Banquet)

Role summary

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The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef in planning, preparing, and delivering high-volume events while maintaining Shangri-La’s standards for food quality, presentation, hygiene, and cost control. Candidates should have formal culinary training and several years of professional kitchen experience, preferably in luxury hotels, banqueting, or large-scale catering. Strong knowledge of international cuisine, food safety, menu execution, portion control, and kitchen coordination is expected. The role requires leadership, organization, creativity, physical stamina, and the ability to work under pressure, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate will train and supervise culinary colleagues, coordinate with service teams, manage production timelines, and ensure consistent guest satisfaction.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a globally recognized 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 known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, distinctive dining, and premium guest experiences. Its Philippine properties include major city hotels and island resorts, offering opportunities in culinary operations, rooms, restaurants, events, wellness, and management. Shangri-La generally promotes structured training, internal career development, multicultural teamwork, and strong attention to guest care and operational quality. Benefits and compensation vary by property and position, but may include service charge, meals, uniforms, medical coverage, leave benefits, staff discounts, and accommodation or relocation support where applicable.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other resort destinations. Hotels, restaurants, cruise operations, catering companies, and tourism businesses regularly recruit chefs and banquet professionals, particularly during peak travel seasons. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, community-minded, and strongly influenced by local traditions and international connections. Island life can offer beaches, outdoor activities, affordable transport, and a relaxed lifestyle, although infrastructure and internet access vary outside major centers. Foreign candidates generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly arranged with support from the hiring company; working on a tourist visa is not permitted. Relocating staff should budget for housing deposits, transport, healthcare, and flights, and confirm whether accommodation, meals, insurance, and visa costs are included in the employment package.