Sous Chef Garde Manger

Shangri-La Group; Manila; On-site; PHP 670,000 - 949,000; Full time

Job summary

The Makati Shangri-La, Manila is seeking an experienced Sous Chef (Garde Manger) to lead the cold kitchen brigade in a premier luxury hotel. You will ensure high standards of quality, presentation, and consistency while controlling costs and maintaining hygiene and safety across the department.

With at least 3 years in international hotel or resort kitchens, you will train staff, mentor juniors, and collaborate with other departments to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in an international hotel or resort as Sous Chef (Garde Manger).
• Strong background in Garde Manger kitchen.
• Knowledgeable in selecting, preparing and presenting cold foods.
• Ability to execute recipes with eye for visual presentation.
• Willing to be assigned to any Shangri-La Philippine Property.
• Fluent in English.
• Outgoing, people oriented; motivator and team-builder.

Responsibilities

• Administers operations, cost control, hygiene and cleanliness to hotel standards.
• Supervises staff, training, and employee relations in the garde manger section.
• Ensures inter-departmental communication and adherence to policies.
• Maintains high quality and presentation of cold dishes.

Skills

Fluent English

People oriented

Team building

Job description

Job Description:

Makati Shangri-La, Manila

Makati Shangri-La is a deluxe hotel located at the center of Manila’s financial and commercial district, only minutes away from the international airport. The hotel offers spacious guestrooms and suites, the exclusive Horizon Club, world‑class restaurants and bars, top‑of‑the‑line recreational facilities, complimentary broadband and Wi‑Fi Internet access, and premiere function rooms.

DUTIES

The Sous Chef (Garde Manger) is responsible for the administration, operation, inter‑departmental relations, communication, cost / control, hygiene & cleanliness, quality, standards, supervision, manning, staffing, training and employee relations. He/she is to implement all standardized procedures, rules and regulations systematically to be in line with hotel standards and policies.

Requirements

• With minimum 3 years experience in an international hotel or resort in the same capacity.
• Preferably with strong background in handling Garde Manger Kitchen.
• Knowledgeble in selecting, properly preparing and presenting cold foods, from salads and sliced meats to cold or frozen desserts.
• Must have the ability to execute recipes with an eye for visual presentation.
• Mobile. Candidate can be assigned to any Shangri-La Philippine Property.
• Fluent in oral and written English.
• Outgoing and people oriented.
• Motivator, self‑starter and a team‑builder.
• Displays initiative and commitment to professional values.
• Local package offered.