Sous Chef (In-Room Dining)

Job Description

The Sous Chef (In-Room Dining) supports the Chef de Cuisine and manages the daily operation of the hotel’s in-room dining kitchen. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in a hotel or high-volume restaurant kitchen, strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, and experience supervising kitchen colleagues. The successful candidate is expected to prepare consistently high-quality dishes, coordinate orders efficiently, control food costs and wastage, maintain cleanliness, coach team members, and ensure prompt service around the clock. Flexibility for rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays is essential. Shangri-La would also value leadership, organization, creativity, calm decision-making under pressure and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia. The company is known for warm Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards and its distinctive Shangri-La brand. Shangri-La Singapore is a large luxury hotel offering accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, wellness services and extensive guest amenities. Its operations provide opportunities across culinary, rooms, front office, engineering, sales and corporate functions. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured service procedures, training opportunities and strong emphasis on guest care. The group seeks people who are professional, gracious, team-oriented and committed to delivering memorable experiences. Specific benefits and employment conditions vary according to the role, contract and local regulations.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a modern island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology and healthcare. Its culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences, reflected in its languages, festivals, neighborhoods and food scene. Life is safe, efficient and convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare and plentiful dining and entertainment. Living costs, especially rent, are relatively high, so accommodation and benefits should be checked carefully before accepting an offer. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications, occupation and government requirements. A valid offer and approval are normally required before starting work. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, banking, mobile service and medical coverage, and confirm whether the employer provides meals, transport, staff housing or relocation assistance. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain.