Subsidiary Cook (Shang Palace)

Job Description

The Subsidiary Cook supports the Shang Palace kitchen team by preparing ingredients, cooking assigned dishes, maintaining consistent quality, and following Chinese culinary standards. Candidates should have relevant experience in a hotel, restaurant, or Chinese kitchen, basic knowledge of food preparation and hygiene, and the ability to use kitchen equipment safely. Familiarity with Cantonese cuisine is advantageous. The role requires teamwork, discipline, physical stamina, attention to detail, and flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a clean workstation, follow food-safety procedures, control wastage, support senior chefs, and deliver efficient service during busy periods.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses 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, wellness services, and high standards of guest service. Shang Palace, the hotel’s signature Chinese restaurant, is recognized for Cantonese cuisine, refined dining, and attentive hospitality. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured operating procedures, opportunities for training, and exposure to international hotel practices. The group places strong emphasis on genuine care, service excellence, teamwork, professionalism, and creating memorable experiences for guests.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, aviation, technology, finance, and healthcare. The culture is multicultural, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Life is convenient and safe, with excellent public transport, reliable healthcare, varied dining, shopping, parks, and vibrant cultural districts. Hospitality employees should expect shift work, humid weather, and relatively high housing costs. Foreign candidates generally need a valid work pass arranged or supported by an employer; eligibility depends on nationality, salary, qualifications, and the role. Common passes include the Work Permit, S Pass, and Employment Pass. Before relocating, applicants should confirm the employer’s sponsorship, accommodation arrangements, medical requirements, contract terms, and applicable fees. Shared housing and public transport can help manage living expenses.