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

Philippines Shangri-La Estimated salary: PHP 80,000–PHP 150,000 per month, depending on experience and benefits
Role summary

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The Chef de Cuisine for Sirena, a seafood restaurant at Shangri-La, is responsible for leading daily kitchen operations, menu execution, food quality, cost control, hygiene, and team performance. Candidates should have substantial experience in upscale hotels, fine dining, or seafood-focused restaurants, with strong knowledge of kitchen systems, HACCP standards, purchasing, and inventory management. Culinary qualifications and proven leadership experience are expected. The successful candidate should be creative, organized, commercially aware, and comfortable training colleagues while maintaining Shangri-La’s service standards. Flexibility, attention to detail, resilience during busy service periods, and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction are essential.

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 warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, premium dining, and well-developed wellness and leisure facilities. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent properties including Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu, and Shangri-La The Fort, Manila. Its restaurants range from international dining concepts to specialist seafood and fine-dining venues. Employees typically work in structured, multicultural environments with opportunities for training, career development, and internal mobility. Compensation may include service charge, meals, uniform, medical coverage, accommodation or transport support, and other benefits, depending on the property and employment package.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other resort destinations. Hotels and restaurants regularly recruit chefs, supervisors, front-office staff, servers, and wellness professionals, with the strongest demand in major tourism areas. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented, and community-focused, while English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a more relaxed beach-oriented pace in Cebu, Boracay, or Palawan. Living costs can be moderate, though central Manila and popular resorts are more expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and a 9(g) work visa; requirements can change, so confirmation with the employer and Philippine immigration authorities is important. Relocating candidates should arrange certified documents, health checks, accommodation, and local banking before starting work.

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