Culinary Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Culinary Administrative Assistant supports the culinary department with office administration, scheduling, meeting coordination, document preparation, purchasing records, invoice tracking, menu and recipe filing, and communication with hotel departments and suppliers. Candidates are generally expected to have administrative experience, strong organization and attention to detail, good written and spoken English, and confidence using Microsoft Office or similar systems. Hospitality or food-and-beverage experience is advantageous. The successful candidate should be discreet, dependable, able to manage competing deadlines, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel environment while supporting chefs and culinary leaders professionally.

Company Info

Shangri-La is an international luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts, restaurants, and guest-focused service. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations under the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Shangri-La Singapore is a large luxury hotel set in landscaped surroundings near Orchard Road, offering accommodation, dining, meetings, events, wellness facilities, and extensive guest services. The company places strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality, operational excellence, employee development, and creating memorable experiences for guests. Culinary support roles work closely with chefs, purchasing teams, finance, human resources, and hotel management, making organization, discretion, teamwork, and service awareness important qualities.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a modern, multicultural island city-state with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. English is widely used at work, while Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil are also official languages. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, and an active international community. Housing can be expensive, especially near central districts, so many employees live near MRT lines outside the city centre. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, and eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, and current government requirements. Employers may assist with applications, but candidates should confirm pass conditions before accepting an offer. Singapore has a tropical climate, high living standards, and a fast-paced workplace culture.