Chief Butcher

Role summary

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The Chief Butcher oversees the preparation, portioning, storage and presentation of meat, poultry and seafood for the hotel’s kitchens. Candidates should have strong butchery experience, preferably in a luxury hotel or high-volume food operation, with sound knowledge of cuts, yield control, hygiene standards, HACCP procedures and food safety regulations. The role requires knife skills, physical stamina, attention to detail and the ability to manage stock and minimize waste. The successful candidate is expected to supervise or guide junior staff, maintain clean and organized work areas, meet kitchen production requirements and coordinate effectively with chefs, purchasing and stores.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalized service, comfortable surroundings, extensive dining facilities and strong guest-focused standards. In the Philippines, Shangri-La operates major city hotels and island resorts, serving business travelers, vacationers, families and event guests. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments where grooming, food safety, service quality and teamwork are important. The group offers opportunities across hotel operations, culinary services, guest relations, engineering, sales and management. A Chief Butcher would typically support several kitchens by ensuring reliable, safe and cost-effective meat preparation while meeting the standards expected of a luxury international hotel.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with more than 7,000 islands, commonly grouped into Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Hospitality and culinary opportunities are concentrated in Manila, Cebu, Boracay, Palawan, Clark and resort areas such as Bohol and Davao. Filipino culture is friendly, family-oriented and strongly influenced by Spanish, American and Asian traditions; English is widely used in workplaces. Life can range from busy urban living to relaxed beach-resort communities, with generally warm weather, affordable local food and active social environments. Foreign workers normally need an appropriate work visa or permit sponsored by their employer, while entry and documentation rules should be confirmed with Philippine authorities. Relocating employees should budget for housing, transport, healthcare and occasional travel between islands. Local wages vary considerably, and resort locations may provide staff accommodation or meals. Reliable flights, ferries and domestic transport connect the main destinations.