Origin Bar Waiter/Waitress

Job Description

The Origin Bar Waiter/Waitress is responsible for welcoming guests, explaining the beverage menu, taking accurate orders, serving drinks and food, maintaining product knowledge, and ensuring a polished guest experience. Candidates should have previous experience in a bar, restaurant, hotel, or other customer-service environment, along with good communication skills and a professional appearance. Knowledge of cocktails, wines, spirits, and responsible alcohol service is helpful. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, as well as the ability to remain attentive in a busy setting. Shangri-La expects team members to be courteous, reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to its service standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised internationally for its hotels, resorts, restaurants, and distinctive service culture. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent five-star property located near Orchard Road, offering guestrooms, suites, dining venues, meeting facilities, gardens, and recreational amenities. The hotel serves leisure travellers, business guests, families, and events, with a strong emphasis on warm Asian hospitality and personalised service. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment and may receive structured training, staff benefits, meals, uniform support, and opportunities for career development within the wider Shangri-La network. The company values professionalism, teamwork, guest satisfaction, integrity, and attention to detail. Conditions and benefits for this particular position should be confirmed directly with the employer during the recruitment process.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a modern city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, retail, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Hotel and restaurant workers can find roles across luxury properties, independent venues, and international chains, although competition is considerable. The culture is multicultural, efficient, and generally respectful, with English widely used at work. Life is convenient, safe, and well connected by public transport, but housing and daily expenses can be high. New arrivals often begin with shared accommodation or employer-supported housing where available. Foreign workers need an appropriate work pass, commonly an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and sector rules; the employer generally submits the application. Bring certified documents, budget for a rental deposit, and check medical, tax, and employment requirements before relocating. Singapore has no traditional resort-island lifestyle, but offers beaches, parks, diverse food, and easy regional travel.