Sous Chef (In-Room Dining)

Job Description

The Sous Chef (In-Room Dining) supports the culinary leadership team in managing Shangri-La Singapore’s in-room dining kitchen. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of hotel or high-volume kitchen experience, strong knowledge of food preparation, hygiene, HACCP standards, and menu execution. Experience supervising a team and coordinating service during busy periods is expected. The successful candidate should be organised, calm under pressure, creative, and committed to consistent food quality and presentation. Responsibilities may include preparing menus and dishes, allocating work, monitoring stock and costs, coaching colleagues, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring prompt, accurate room-service orders.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and headquartered in Hong Kong. It operates hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. Shangri-La is known for attentive service, comfortable accommodation, distinctive dining, and a strong emphasis on Asian-inspired hospitality. Shangri-La Singapore is a landmark luxury hotel set among extensive gardens near Orchard Road, offering guest rooms, suites, restaurants, meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and in-room dining. The company typically provides structured hospitality careers across culinary, guest services, rooms, engineering, sales, and corporate functions. Compensation and benefits vary according to experience, employment status, and the specific property, so candidates should confirm the exact package directly with the employer.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its hospitality sector is international and multicultural, with English widely used at work. The culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other influences, reflected in festivals, neighbourhoods, and food. Life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, but housing and everyday costs can be high. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; eligible professional roles may use an Employment Pass, while many hospitality positions use an S Pass or Work Permit, subject to government requirements and quotas. Secure a written offer before relocating, check accommodation and medical benefits, and confirm pass approval. Singapore has a tropical climate, so expect year-round heat, humidity, and frequent rain.