Sous Chef (Banquet)

Role summary

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The Sous Chef (Banquet) supports the Executive Chef and Banquet Chef in planning, preparing, and presenting food for meetings, weddings, conferences, and other large events. Requirements typically include culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous banquet or high-volume hotel experience. The candidate should understand food safety, sanitation, portion control, costing, and kitchen organization. Strong leadership, communication, time management, and teamwork are essential. The role requires supervising cooks and stewards, coordinating with service teams, checking quality and presentation, controlling waste, and ensuring menus are delivered on schedule. Flexibility is expected, including work during weekends, holidays, and extended banquet hours.

About the employer

Shangri-La 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. Its properties are known for refined service, extensive dining operations, wellness facilities, and strong destination-based experiences. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates prominent hotels and resorts, including properties in Manila, Cebu, and Boracay. The company places emphasis on guest satisfaction, cultural awareness, professional standards, and employee development. Culinary employees may work in restaurants, banquets, room service, and large-scale events while following strict food safety and quality procedures. Benefits vary by property but may include service charge, meals, uniforms, medical coverage, training, leave benefits, and career opportunities within the wider Shangri-La network.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines offers hospitality opportunities in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Bohol, and other resort destinations. Hotels, restaurants, cruise-related businesses, and events regularly seek chefs, kitchen supervisors, service staff, and managers. Filipino culture is warm, family-oriented, respectful, and strongly influenced by regional traditions, English communication, and diverse international cuisine. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities; costs are generally lower than in many Western countries, although popular resort islands can be expensive. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored Alien Employment Permit and an appropriate work visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa. Employers often assist with documentation, accommodation, transportation, meals, and relocation, but this should be confirmed before accepting an offer. Candidates should verify contract terms, working hours, service-charge arrangements, housing, medical coverage, and airport or island-transfer support.