Culinary Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Culinary Administrative Assistant supports the culinary department with office administration, scheduling, document preparation, purchasing records, inventory coordination, payroll or attendance updates, and communication between kitchens and other hotel departments. Candidates should have strong organization, accurate data-entry skills, good written and spoken English, and confidence using Microsoft Office and administrative systems. Previous experience in hotel, restaurant, or food-and-beverage administration is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to handle confidential information responsibly, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, respond professionally to chefs and colleagues, and remain flexible in a busy hospitality environment.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a global luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, and hospitality services across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, elegant facilities, and strong food-and-beverage operations. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a prominent luxury urban resort set in extensive landscaped grounds near Orchard Road. The hotel offers accommodation, restaurants and bars, event facilities, wellness services, and business amenities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where guest care, teamwork, presentation, operational discipline, and continuous service improvement are highly valued. Culinary administration roles support the hotel’s kitchens and food-and-beverage leadership by helping maintain organized, efficient, and compliant daily operations.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly connected city-state with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, logistics, and education. Its hospitality sector attracts international workers and offers experience in luxury hotels, resorts, events, and dining. The culture is multicultural, with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences; English is widely used at work. Singapore provides excellent public transport, reliable services, modern shopping and dining, and a generally safe lifestyle, although rent and daily expenses can be high. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass. The Employment Pass is generally for qualifying professional roles, while the S Pass is commonly used for eligible skilled and associate-level positions, subject to salary and quota requirements. Employers usually guide successful candidates through the application process. New arrivals should budget for accommodation, healthcare, transport, deposits, and possible relocation costs before moving.