Subsidiary Cook (Shang Palace)

Job Description

The Subsidiary Cook supports the Shang Palace kitchen team by preparing ingredients, cooking assigned dishes, maintaining food quality, and following established recipes and presentation standards. Candidates should have relevant experience in a hotel, Chinese restaurant, or commercial kitchen, with knowledge of food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and safe handling practices. Familiarity with Cantonese cuisine is advantageous. The role requires good teamwork, discipline, physical stamina, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a clean workstation, follow food safety regulations, manage tasks efficiently during busy service periods, and support senior chefs as directed.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across key destinations worldwide. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and well-established luxury properties. Shangri-La Singapore is a landmark hotel located near Orchard Road, offering guest rooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, wellness services, and extensive event spaces. Shang Palace, the hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant, is recognized for refined Cantonese cuisine, traditional dining experiences, and professional service. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured operating procedures, training opportunities, and career pathways across hospitality departments. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, service quality, food safety, and maintaining the reputation associated with the Shangri-La brand.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, retail, healthcare, finance, and technology. Its culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its food, festivals, languages, and neighborhoods. The lifestyle is convenient and safe, with efficient public transport, excellent healthcare, shopping, parks, and diverse dining options. Living costs, especially rent, are relatively high, so shared accommodation is common for hospitality employees. Foreign workers generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and occupation. Employers usually guide successful applicants through the application process. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, healthcare coverage, banking, and transport access before starting work. Singapore’s warm, humid weather and fast-paced work culture may require some adjustment.