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

Philippines Shangri-La Estimated salary: PHP 70,000–PHP 120,000 per month, depending on experience and benefits
Role summary

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The Service Manager – Kitchen, serving as Chef de Cuisine for Sirena Seafood Restaurant, is responsible for leading daily kitchen operations, menu execution, food quality, cost control, hygiene, and team performance. Candidates should have substantial experience in a luxury hotel, upscale restaurant, or seafood-focused operation, together with strong knowledge of cooking techniques, kitchen organization, HACCP standards, purchasing, and inventory control. Culinary qualifications and proven supervisory or management experience are expected. The successful candidate should be creative, commercially aware, calm under pressure, and capable of training and motivating a multicultural culinary team while maintaining Shangri-La’s service and presentation standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, residences, and distinctive Asian hospitality. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets under brands including Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN, and Traders. Shangri-La hotels are known for high service standards, thoughtful guest experiences, quality dining, and strong attention to employee development. In the Philippines, the company operates prominent properties such as Shangri-La The Fort in Manila, Edsa Shangri-La, and Shangri-La Mactan in Cebu. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may receive benefits such as meals, uniforms, training, service charge, medical coverage, and accommodation or relocation support, depending on the property and employment contract.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, and other resort destinations, especially in hotels, restaurants, cruise services, diving, events, and tourism. The culture is welcoming, family-oriented, and strongly influenced by Filipino, Spanish, American, and Asian traditions. English is widely used in business and hospitality, while Filipino and regional languages are common in daily life. Lifestyle costs vary: Manila is generally more expensive and fast-paced, while Cebu and resort islands offer a more relaxed setting, although transport and housing can be limited. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate employment visa, commonly an Alien Employment Permit followed by a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, taxes, accommodation, insurance, and relocation assistance before accepting an offer.

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