Junior Sous Chef (Western Cuisine)

Job Description

The Junior Sous Chef supports the Chef de Cuisine and Sous Chef in managing daily Western kitchen operations at Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in a hotel, resort, or quality restaurant, and strong knowledge of Western cuisine, food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures. The successful candidate is expected to supervise and motivate culinary team members, maintain consistent food quality and presentation, assist with menu preparation, control food costs and wastage, monitor stock, and ensure smooth service during busy periods. Flexibility, teamwork, creativity, stamina, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its portfolio includes the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Shangri-La is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, extensive guest facilities, and destination-focused dining and wellness experiences. Shangri-La Singapore is a major luxury hotel set among landscaped gardens near Orchard Road. The property offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and extensive banqueting services. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with structured operational procedures, training opportunities, and exposure to international hospitality standards. Culinary roles may involve high-volume service, specialty restaurants, banquets, and strict attention to food quality, safety, and presentation.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, modern island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. The culture is multicultural, shaped by Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international communities, with English widely used at work. Life is safe, efficient, and convenient, supported by excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, and warm tropical weather. Living costs, especially rent, are relatively high, so accommodation and benefits should be checked carefully. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work pass. Hospitality professionals may qualify for an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit depending on salary, qualifications, nationality, and applicable sector rules; the employer normally handles the application. Before relocating, confirm contract terms, medical requirements, housing arrangements, working hours, and leave entitlements. Singapore also provides easy access to Southeast Asia for travel, although work schedules in hotels commonly include weekends and public holidays.