Origin Bar Waiter/Waitress

Job Description

The Origin Bar Waiter/Waitress is responsible for welcoming guests, explaining the menu, taking accurate food and beverage orders, serving drinks and snacks, and ensuring a polished guest experience. Candidates should have previous experience in a bar, restaurant, hotel, or hospitality environment, along with good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of beverages, cocktail service, POS systems, and responsible alcohol service is advantageous. The role requires a professional appearance, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to remain calm during busy periods. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Candidates should be service-minded, reliable, and comfortable interacting with an international clientele.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is known for warm Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards, and a strong focus on guest comfort. Shangri-La Singapore is a landmark luxury hotel set within extensive tropical gardens near Orchard Road. It offers accommodation, restaurants, bars, conference facilities, wellness services, and leisure amenities for business and leisure travellers. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to develop careers across food and beverage, rooms, events, and other hotel departments. The company places emphasis on professionalism, personalised service, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for guests.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its hospitality sector serves both international visitors and a large expatriate community, making English essential for most customer-facing roles; additional languages can be helpful. The culture is multicultural, orderly, and fast-paced, with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences. Public transport is efficient, while housing, dining, and transport costs can be high, especially near central areas. Singapore has a hot, humid climate throughout the year and frequent rain. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications and salary. Employers usually guide successful candidates through the application process. Relocation planning should include accommodation, healthcare, banking, transport, and budgeting for initial expenses.