Sous Chef (High Street Cafe)

Role summary

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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in running the High Street Cafe kitchen. Requirements typically include formal culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous supervisory experience in a hotel, restaurant, or high-volume cafe. The candidate should understand food preparation, menu execution, portion control, costing, hygiene, HACCP procedures, and inventory management. Strong leadership, communication, organization, and teamwork are expected, along with the ability to train colleagues and maintain consistent quality during busy service periods. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential. Shangri-La would also expect a professional attitude, creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to guest satisfaction and brand standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its portfolio includes Shangri-La, Traders, JEN, and Kerry hotels and resorts. The company is known for high service standards, strong guest-focused culture, and extensive food and beverage operations. In the Philippines, Shangri-La properties include luxury hotels and resorts serving business travelers, leisure guests, and local communities. Employees generally work in structured, multicultural environments with training and career development opportunities. A Sous Chef can expect to collaborate closely with culinary leaders, front-of-house teams, purchasing, stewarding, and hotel management while maintaining food quality, safety, consistency, and efficient kitchen operations.

Working in Philippines

The Philippines is an archipelago with major employment centers in Metro Manila, Cebu, Boracay, and Palawan. Hospitality opportunities are available in hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise-related businesses, and tourism services, with stronger demand in established destinations and large cities. Filipino culture is generally warm, family-oriented, communal, and English-friendly, although local customs and regional languages vary. Lifestyle ranges from fast-paced urban living to relaxed coastal communities, with beaches, diving, hiking, festivals, and varied regional cuisine. Salaries and living costs differ significantly by island; Manila is more expensive, while provincial destinations may offer lower costs but fewer services. Foreign nationals normally require an employer-sponsored work permit and appropriate visa, commonly a 9(g) pre-arranged employment visa; tourist entry does not authorize employment. Candidates should confirm current immigration rules, accommodation, healthcare, taxes, and relocation support directly with the employer before moving.