Sous Chef (Banquet)

Role summary

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The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and oversees banquet kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, plating, and service for events. Candidates typically need formal culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and proven knowledge of banquet production, food safety, hygiene, portion control, and inventory management. Experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume operation is strongly preferred. The role requires leadership, organization, creativity, and the ability to maintain consistent quality under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to supervise and train kitchen colleagues, coordinate closely with service and event teams, control costs, minimize waste, and ensure that all dishes meet Shangri-La’s standards for taste, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

About the employer

Shangri-La 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, distinctive dining, and well-developed guest experiences. Its Philippine properties, including Shangri-La hotels and resorts, serve business travelers, leisure guests, families, and large events. Employees generally work in multicultural teams and receive exposure to international hotel operating standards. Culinary roles may involve busy banquet schedules, weddings, conferences, and large-scale functions, making teamwork, discipline, and consistency especially important. Benefits and compensation vary by property, contract, experience, and local employment terms, but luxury-hotel positions may include meals, uniforms, service benefits, medical coverage, training, and career development opportunities.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Davao, and other island destinations. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise-related businesses, and event venues regularly seek chefs, service staff, front-office professionals, and supervisors. Filipino culture is generally welcoming, family-oriented, and community-minded, with English widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle varies from fast-paced urban living in Manila to a more relaxed, beach-focused environment in resort areas. Costs are usually lower than in many Western countries, although central Manila and major tourist islands can be expensive. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, while Filipinos can relocate domestically with standard identification and employment documents. Applicants should confirm current immigration rules, contract terms, accommodation, transport, healthcare, and taxation before moving. Local weather is tropical, with wet and dry seasons and occasional typhoons.