Executive Sous Chef 1

Shangri-La The Fort, Manila

Shangri-La The Fort, Manila is located within Fort Bonifacio, a former military base and city centre. With 60 storeys high, the complex is comprised of 576 hotel guestrooms and, 97 hotel residences and 98 exclusive Horizon Homes, the high rise building is a Manila landmark. The new hotel complements the company’s five existing properties in the Philippines.

The mixed-use business, residential and retail tower is located along 5th Avenue and 30th Street, within the new, fast-developing Taguig business district. It is a 30-minute drive from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, and is also close to the Manila Golf Club and Manila Polo Club, 10 minutes from Makati district, the capital’s financial, cultural and entertainment hub with first-class shopping malls.

Job Summary

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

DUTIES

• Responsible for the development of daily menu
• Ensure the quality of food and beverages provided is of the highest standards
• Supervise the daily operation of the kitchen
• Plan the yearly theme, events and activities
• Maintain the branding and the quality of every meal
• Optimise profitability
• Support the Executive Chef in daily operation and in all aspects of kitchen management
  
  

• Preferably a college graduate with a degree in Culinary Arts or in the same capacity
• Preferably a Philippine passport holder
• Preferably has at least 2 to 3 years experience as an Executive Sous Chef in a 5-star hotel, multi-restaurant with proven concepts or in the same capacity
• Preferably has extensive experience in large events or banquet operations
• Preferably has a passion for Food & Beverage
• Preferably communicates with fluency in English (and the local language)
• Preferably has management experience would be advantageous
• Preferably aware of latest market trends and industry updates
• Enjoys being challenged
• Displays curiosity and takes time to learn and understand new culinary trends
• Enjoys interacting with people