Admin Assistant (Chinese Banquet Kitchen)

Job Description

The Admin Assistant supports the Chinese Banquet Kitchen with daily administration, documentation and coordination. Typical duties may include preparing reports, maintaining records, processing invoices or purchase requests, scheduling meetings, managing correspondence and assisting with staff or event-related arrangements. Candidates are generally expected to have administrative experience, good computer skills, accuracy and strong organisational ability. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word, is useful. Experience in a hotel, restaurant or kitchen environment, and knowledge of Chinese banquet operations, would be an advantage. The role requires good communication, confidentiality, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy hospitality setting. Flexibility, teamwork and a service-oriented attitude are important, as kitchen operations may involve changing schedules and close coordination with culinary and banquet teams.

Company Info

Shangri-La is an international luxury hospitality group headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other destinations. The group is known for personalised Asian-inspired hospitality, upscale accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities and event services. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is located near Orchard Road and serves leisure travellers, business guests, weddings and corporate events. Its operations include multiple restaurants and banquet facilities, creating opportunities across food and beverage, culinary, rooms, guest services, administration and support departments. The company typically emphasises warm service, professionalism, teamwork and employee development. Working for Shangri-La can provide exposure to international hotel standards, multicultural colleagues and structured hospitality operations, although roles may involve shift work, busy periods and high attention to guest and operational requirements.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed city-island with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, finance, technology and healthcare. Its multicultural character is reflected in Chinese, Malay, Indian and international communities, languages, festivals and cuisine. Life is convenient, safe and well connected by MRT and buses, though accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Popular areas include Orchard Road, Marina Bay, Chinatown, Little India and Sentosa. Employees usually need a valid work pass arranged by the employer; common options include the Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit, depending on salary, qualifications and occupation. Foreign hires should confirm eligibility before relocating and budget for housing, transport, insurance and deposits. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. New arrivals should also understand local workplace etiquette, employment terms and regulations before accepting an offer.