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

Role summary

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The Chef de Cuisine for Sirena, Shangri-La’s seafood restaurant, is responsible for leading kitchen operations, menu quality, food presentation, cost control, hygiene, and team performance. Candidates should have substantial experience in a high-end hotel or restaurant kitchen, preferably with strong seafood and Mediterranean or international cuisine knowledge. The role requires proven leadership, menu-planning ability, sound knowledge of food safety standards, inventory management, and the confidence to train and motivate culinary staff. Shangri-La will expect excellent organization, creativity, consistency, financial awareness, and the ability to deliver refined guest experiences while working effectively with service, purchasing, and hotel management teams.

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 known for attentive service, comfortable accommodation, high-quality dining, and strong resort experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established properties including Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, which combines beachfront accommodation, restaurants, recreational facilities, and extensive guest services. Employees typically work in a structured international environment with formal service standards, training opportunities, and exposure to guests from around the world. The company places strong emphasis on hospitality, teamwork, guest satisfaction, professional presentation, and operational consistency.

Working in Philippines

For this role, Mactan Island in Cebu is a practical base, connected to Cebu City by bridges and close to Mactan-Cebu International Airport. Tourism, hotels, restaurants, diving, retail, and customer-service businesses provide regular employment opportunities, although many professional roles require relevant experience and strong English skills. Local culture is friendly, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Filipino, Spanish, and international traditions. Lifestyle ranges from resort living and beaches to busy urban facilities in nearby Cebu City; traffic and tropical heat can be significant. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa, while entry and temporary stay rules should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, healthcare, documentation, and possible dependent visas.