Sous Chef (Banquet)

Role summary

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The Banquet Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in planning and delivering high-quality food for conferences, weddings, and other catered events. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous supervisory or banquet experience. The candidate should understand food safety, sanitation, portion control, menu execution, ordering, and cost management. The role requires strong leadership, organization, teamwork, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure while meeting Shangri-La’s standards. Flexibility is essential, as shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The successful candidate is expected to coach kitchen colleagues, maintain consistent presentation and taste, control wastage, and ensure smooth service during large functions.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and memorable guest experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties include major city hotels and destination resorts, supported by extensive dining, events, wellness, and leisure facilities. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with strong emphasis on grooming, guest service, food quality, safety, and professional development. A Banquet Sous Chef can expect collaboration with culinary leaders, event teams, suppliers, and front-of-house departments. Benefits may include meals, uniforms, service charge, accommodation or transport assistance, medical coverage, and training, depending on the property and employment package.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and resort destinations such as Mactan Island. Hotels, restaurants, cruise operations, catering companies, and tourism businesses regularly seek chefs, service staff, engineers, and supervisors. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy metropolitan living to relaxed coastal communities; expenses are usually lower than in many international cities, although central Manila and popular resorts can be costly. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work permit and an Alien Employment Permit, followed by the appropriate employment visa, commonly a 9(g) visa. Employers usually guide the application process. Candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, insurance, service charges, contract terms, and visa sponsorship before relocating.