Culinary Administrative Assistant

Job Description

The Culinary Administrative Assistant supports the culinary department with administrative and coordination duties, including preparing reports, maintaining records, handling correspondence, scheduling meetings, processing invoices and purchase documents, and assisting with staff communication. Candidates should have relevant administrative or hospitality experience, strong computer skills, good organisation, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal English. Familiarity with hotel operations, food and beverage terminology, purchasing systems, or finance procedures would be helpful. The role requires discretion, reliability, teamwork, and the ability to manage changing priorities in a busy kitchen and hotel environment. A professional attitude and willingness to support chefs and culinary leaders are expected.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Singapore and recognised for its hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its properties are known for personalised service, comfortable accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and extensive meeting and event operations. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on genuine hospitality, guest satisfaction, employee development, and cultural awareness. In Singapore, the group operates Shangri-La Singapore, a landmark luxury hotel with extensive accommodation, dining, banqueting, landscaped grounds, and leisure facilities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures and opportunities to build experience across culinary, food and beverage, rooms, events, and corporate functions.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its festivals, languages, and famous hawker culture. Life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, modern healthcare, shopping, and abundant dining options. Rent and daily expenses can be high, especially in central areas, although public transport is affordable and reliable. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or relevant Work Permit; approval depends on qualifications, salary, and government requirements. Relocating employees should arrange housing, insurance, banking, and tax matters before arrival. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.