Culinary Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Culinary Administrative Assistant supports the hotel’s culinary leadership and kitchen operations with administrative and coordination duties. Typical requirements include strong organisation, accuracy, communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and email systems. The role may involve preparing reports, maintaining records, processing invoices and purchase documents, coordinating meetings, handling correspondence, managing schedules, and supporting communication between the kitchen, suppliers, and other departments. Candidates are expected to be discreet, service-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a busy hotel environment. Previous administrative experience in hospitality, food and beverage, or a culinary department is advantageous. Flexibility, attention to detail, and a professional manner are important.

Company Info

Shangri-La Singapore is a luxury hotel located near Orchard Road and is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company founded in Asia. The hotel is known for its guest-focused service, extensive facilities, restaurants, event spaces, gardens, and strong reputation for luxury hospitality. Its operations include accommodation, food and beverage, banqueting, wellness, and business services. Employees work in a multicultural environment and are generally expected to demonstrate warmth, professionalism, teamwork, and attention to detail. Shangri-La places importance on service quality, colleague development, operational standards, and creating memorable guest experiences. A culinary administrative role would support the hotel’s food and beverage leadership and kitchen teams, contributing to the smooth organisation of back-of-house operations.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, and professional services. Hotels and restaurants regularly recruit kitchen, service, housekeeping, events, and administrative staff, although competition can be high. The culture is multicultural, English is widely used, and daily life is clean, safe, efficient, and convenient. Public transport is excellent, while housing and dining costs can be expensive, especially in central areas. Singapore has a tropical climate, modern shopping districts, diverse food, parks, beaches, and easy regional travel. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and occupation. The employer normally submits the application. Before relocating, candidates should confirm the contract, pass eligibility, accommodation, medical coverage, and tax obligations. A realistic budget and willingness to adapt to a fast-paced workplace are important.