Admin Assistant (Chinese Banquet Kitchen)

Job Description

The Admin Assistant supports the Chinese Banquet Kitchen with clerical and administrative work, including preparing documents, maintaining records, coordinating schedules, handling reports, and communicating with kitchen and hotel departments. Candidates are generally expected to have administrative experience, good organisation, attention to detail, and strong computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office. The role may require English and possibly Chinese communication skills because of the kitchen’s operating environment. Hospitality experience is useful, as is the ability to work accurately in a busy hotel setting. The successful candidate should be dependable, discreet, service-oriented, and comfortable coordinating with chefs, suppliers, banquet teams, and management while meeting deadlines.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts, and exceptional service culture. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent luxury hotel with accommodation, restaurants, banquet facilities, wellness services, landscaped grounds, and extensive conference and events operations. Employees work in a multicultural environment where guest care, professionalism, teamwork, and attention to detail are highly valued. The company offers opportunities across hotel operations, including culinary, food and beverage, housekeeping, guest services, administration, and management. Benefits and development opportunities vary according to the position, employment contract, and local employment regulations.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its culture is multicultural, with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, and English is widely used at work. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, modern shopping areas, diverse restaurants, and many green spaces. Housing can be expensive, especially near central districts, so newcomers often compare shared accommodation and areas connected by MRT. 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. Employers typically handle the application. Before relocating, candidates should confirm pass eligibility, contract terms, medical requirements, accommodation costs, and local employment conditions.