Sous Chef (Banquet)

Role summary

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The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and leads banquet kitchen operations, including menu preparation, food production, plating, and service for conferences, weddings, and other events. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume banquet kitchen. Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, portion control, inventory management, and international cuisine is expected. The successful candidate should be organized, creative, calm under pressure, and capable of supervising and coaching kitchen colleagues. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended hours during large events is essential. Shangri-La would also expect excellent teamwork, communication, cost awareness, and consistent delivery of the brand’s quality standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major 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 refined service, comfortable accommodation, destination dining, wellness facilities, and strong attention to guest satisfaction. Its Philippine properties serve leisure travelers, business guests, and large events, creating opportunities across culinary, rooms, food and beverage, engineering, and guest services. Shangri-La typically provides structured operating standards, professional development, and an international working environment. Employees may receive benefits such as meals, uniforms, service charge, medical coverage, staff discounts, and training, although packages vary by property and employment status. The group places emphasis on hospitality, teamwork, cultural awareness, and personalized service.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago offering hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations. Hotels and resorts regularly recruit chefs, restaurant staff, housekeeping teams, engineers, and guest-service professionals, with stronger demand during peak travel seasons. Filipino culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, while English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living in Manila to a slower beach-oriented pace on islands such as Boracay or Palawan. Costs are generally lower than in many international destinations, though accommodation in major resort areas can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and appropriate work visa before starting employment; requirements should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocating candidates should budget for housing, transport, medical insurance, document authentication, and local registration. Domestic flights and ferries connect the main islands.