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

Role summary

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The Chef de Cuisine will lead the kitchen operations of Sirena, a seafood-focused restaurant, ensuring excellent food quality, presentation, hygiene and guest satisfaction. Requirements typically include formal culinary training, substantial experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant, strong knowledge of seafood preparation, menu planning, costing and kitchen controls. The successful candidate should have proven leadership skills, sound knowledge of food safety standards, and the ability to train and motivate a multicultural culinary team. Shangri-La expects a hands-on, commercially aware chef who can maintain consistency during busy service, manage costs, coordinate with restaurant leadership and uphold the brand’s high standards of hospitality.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other destinations. Its properties are known for personalized service, comfortable facilities and strong food and beverage operations. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates well-established resorts and city hotels, including destinations serving international leisure and business travelers. The company emphasizes its hospitality philosophy of genuine care, attention to detail and memorable guest experiences. Culinary leaders are generally expected to work closely with hotel management, purchasing, service and stewarding teams while maintaining high standards for food quality, hygiene, presentation and profitability. Employment may include service charge, meals, uniform, medical coverage, staff benefits and other support depending on the property and contract.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, diving and events, particularly in Boracay, Cebu, Palawan, Manila and other coastal destinations. Boracay is known for White Beach, water activities, nightlife and a large international hospitality workforce. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Island life is relaxed but can involve higher prices, seasonal demand, humid weather, transport limitations and occasional heavy rain or typhoons. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa or authority to work; requirements should be confirmed with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration and the employer before travel. Candidates should verify accommodation, service-charge policies, medical coverage, working hours, transportation and relocation assistance. Local employees should confirm tax, benefits and contract conditions before accepting an offer.