The Western Senior Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in managing kitchen operations for the Waterfall restaurant at Shangri-La Singapore. The role typically requires formal culinary training and several years of experience in a high-end hotel, restaurant, or fine-dining environment, with strong knowledge of Western cuisine. Responsibilities include menu preparation, food quality and presentation, kitchen hygiene, cost control, inventory management, staff scheduling, and coaching culinary team members. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, remain calm during busy service periods, maintain consistently high standards, follow food-safety regulations, and work effectively with restaurant and hotel departments. Creativity, discipline, communication skills, and flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays are important.
Shangri-La Singapore is a luxury hotel located near Orchard Road, operated by Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company founded in Asia. The hotel is known for its extensive gardens, premium accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, and personalized service. It serves leisure travelers, business guests, families, and long-stay visitors, while also hosting conferences, weddings, and other major events. The property’s dining portfolio includes international and specialty restaurants, creating opportunities for chefs across Western, Asian, pastry, banquet, and high-volume hotel operations. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on service excellence, food quality, guest satisfaction, staff development, and responsible operating standards. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures and opportunities to develop within the group’s regional and international network.
Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its festivals, languages, neighborhoods, and varied food scene. Lifestyle is safe, efficient, and urban, with excellent public transport, shopping, parks, beaches, and reliable healthcare. Living costs are relatively high, especially for accommodation, although public transport and hawker food can be affordable. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; professional and skilled hospitality roles may qualify for an Employment Pass or S Pass, subject to salary, qualifications, and government requirements. Employers usually guide applicants through the application process. Candidates should confirm housing, medical coverage, taxes, relocation costs, and pass eligibility before accepting an offer. Singapore’s year-round tropical climate is hot and humid, with frequent rain.
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