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Waiter/Waitress (Banquet)
Role summary
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The Banquet Waiter/Waitress supports conferences, weddings, meetings, and other hotel functions by preparing dining areas, setting tables, serving food and beverages, clearing equipment, and responding courteously to guest requests. Candidates should have hospitality or restaurant service experience, good communication skills, a professional appearance, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Familiarity with banquet procedures, food safety, and basic service standards is advantageous. The role requires flexibility to work shifting schedules, weekends, holidays, and extended event hours. Shangri-La expects a guest-focused, reliable, team-oriented employee who can maintain high service standards and represent the hotel professionally.
Can I work in the Philippines?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: The employer files a work permit (Alien Employment Permit) after a local-first job notice, then a 9(g) visa; hotels get permits for specialists, not line staff.
Watch for: From 11 November 2026: job notice online, decision in 10 working days. Filing is online only, at the labour department's central office, since 2026.
Official source: Bureau of Immigration: Pre-arranged Employment Visa (9G). Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the Philippines
Usual for the Philippines, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not in city hotels; island resorts (Boracay, Siargao) may give shared staff quarters |
|---|---|
| Meals | Duty meals in the staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior packages only |
| Service charge | All of it shared equally among staff except managers (by law); the amount varies by hotel |
| Contract | Probation up to 6 months (by law); foreigners' contracts follow the permit, 1 to 3 years |
| Leave | 5 days after 1 year; 10 regular holidays; 13th-month pay (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% to PHP 250,000 a year (about USD 4,000), then 15% to 35% |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Shangri-La The Fort, Manila
Shangri-La The Fort, Manila is a luxury mixed-use property in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, operated by Shangri-La Group, a global hospitality company founded in Asia. The property includes the Shangri-La Hotel, The Fort, serviced residences, restaurants, meeting and event facilities, and lifestyle amenities. It serves business travelers, local residents, tourists, and large social or corporate functions. The hotel is known for polished service, contemporary facilities, international operating standards, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction. Employees work in a multicultural environment and may receive training, career development opportunities, staff meals, uniforms, and other benefits depending on employment terms. Banquet service is an important part of the operation because the property regularly hosts conferences, weddings, celebrations, and premium events.