Subsidiary Cook (Shang Palace)

Job Description

The Subsidiary Cook supports the Shang Palace kitchen team with food preparation and cooking, particularly Chinese cuisine. Typical responsibilities include preparing ingredients, following recipes and presentation standards, maintaining food quality, keeping workstations clean, and complying with food-safety and hygiene procedures. Candidates are generally expected to have relevant culinary experience, preferably in a hotel or Chinese restaurant, basic knowledge of cooking techniques, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, willingness to work shifts, and a positive service attitude are important. Relevant food-safety training and experience with wok cooking, dim sum, or Cantonese cuisine may be advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a global luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and headquartered in Hong Kong. It operates hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. Shangri-La is known for its high-service culture, Asian-inspired hospitality, and emphasis on personalized guest experiences. In Singapore, Shangri-La Singapore is a long-established luxury hotel offering accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, wellness services, and extensive banquet operations. Shang Palace, the hotel's Chinese restaurant, is recognized for Cantonese cuisine, traditional hospitality, and premium dining. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures, training opportunities, and clear standards for guest service, food quality, safety, and operational efficiency.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, technology, finance, healthcare, and logistics. The culture is multicultural, with Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences reflected in food, festivals, and daily life. Residents enjoy efficient public transport, excellent healthcare, shopping, varied dining, and a generally safe environment, although housing and living costs can be high. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass. Hospitality workers may qualify for an S Pass or Work Permit, depending on salary, qualifications, nationality, and government quotas; the employer usually handles the application. Candidates should confirm pass eligibility before relocating. Accommodation, transport, medical insurance, meals, and relocation support vary by employer, so these benefits should be checked in the employment offer.