Sous Chef (Banquet)

Role summary

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The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef in planning and delivering high-volume banquet food service. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and experience supervising banquet or hotel operations. The candidate should understand menu preparation, food costing, portion control, inventory management, HACCP and local food-safety standards. Strong leadership, organization and communication skills are expected, along with the ability to work under pressure, manage changing event requirements and maintain consistent quality. Flexibility to work split shifts, weekends and holidays is essential. Shangri-La would expect a hands-on professional who coaches kitchen colleagues, controls waste and maintains high standards of cleanliness, presentation and guest satisfaction.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and known for its distinctive Asian-inspired service. The company operates hotels, resorts and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Shangri-La properties typically offer accommodation, restaurants, banquet facilities, wellness services and business or leisure amenities. The group places strong emphasis on warm hospitality, service excellence, culinary quality and professional development. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent luxury properties, including hotels in Manila and resort destinations, serving both local and international guests. Employees work in multicultural teams and are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, attention to detail, genuine care for guests and commitment to the company’s service standards.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with strong hospitality, tourism and food-service opportunities, particularly in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol and other resort areas. Hotels, restaurants, cruise operations, resorts and catering companies regularly seek chefs, service staff, engineers and guest-relations professionals. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented and English is widely used in workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities, with relatively affordable food and transport outside major business districts. Local applicants usually need standard employment documents and health clearances. Foreign workers normally require an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and an appropriate work visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employee visa; working before approval is not permitted. Relocating employees should research housing, transportation, healthcare, taxes and regional weather, including typhoon seasons. Employers may assist with permits, accommodation or relocation, but benefits vary by contract.