Kitchen Porter

Job Description

The Kitchen Porter supports the culinary team by washing dishes and kitchen equipment, cleaning food-preparation areas, removing rubbish, receiving and storing supplies, and maintaining high hygiene standards. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. Basic food-safety awareness, teamwork, attention to detail, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are expected. Previous experience in a commercial kitchen is useful but may not be essential. The successful candidate should follow hotel procedures, handle equipment safely, and maintain a positive, service-focused attitude.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and city properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La Singapore is a well-established luxury hotel known for its landscaped grounds, extensive facilities, restaurants, guest services, and strong emphasis on Asian hospitality. The company employs colleagues across hotel operations, including food and beverage, culinary, housekeeping, engineering, guest relations, and administration. Employees typically work within structured service standards and may receive training, staff meals, uniforms, medical benefits, or other benefits depending on the position and employment terms. The hotel environment is multicultural and teamwork-oriented, with high expectations for cleanliness, professionalism, guest care, and operational consistency.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food service, retail, logistics, technology, finance, and healthcare. English is widely used at work, while Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil are also official languages. The culture is multicultural, orderly, and generally respectful of rules and punctuality. Lifestyle options include excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, beaches, and a warm tropical climate, although accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Foreign workers need an appropriate work pass arranged by an employer, such as a Work Permit or S Pass; eligibility depends on nationality, salary, occupation, and current government requirements. Candidates should confirm sponsorship before accepting an offer. Relocating workers should budget for housing deposits, transport, healthcare, and setup costs, and verify contract terms, working hours, accommodation, and benefits directly with Shangri-La.