Assistant Chief Steward Manager (Stewarding)

Role summary

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The Assistant Chief Steward Manager supports the planning and daily operation of the hotel’s stewarding department. Responsibilities typically include supervising stewarding colleagues, coordinating dishwashing and kitchen-cleaning activities, maintaining hygiene and sanitation standards, controlling equipment and chemical supplies, preparing duty rosters, and supporting training. Candidates should have several years of stewarding or hotel kitchen-support experience, preferably in an upscale hotel or large hospitality operation. Strong knowledge of food-safety procedures, workplace hygiene, chemical handling, inventory control, and team supervision is expected. The successful candidate should be organised, physically fit, hands-on, dependable, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and public holidays while maintaining Shangri-La’s service and safety standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia and recognised internationally for warm Asian hospitality. The group operates luxury hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Shangri-La Singapore is an established five-star property known for its extensive grounds, refined accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, and high service standards. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, colleague development, operational excellence, and responsible business practices. Working for Shangri-La generally involves a multicultural environment, structured hotel procedures, and opportunities to build a career across different hospitality departments and properties. Exact benefits, allowances, and career-development programmes vary according to the position and employment contract.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its culture blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Western influences, reflected in its festivals, languages, architecture, and excellent hawker food. Lifestyle is convenient and safe, with efficient public transport, modern shopping areas, parks, beaches, and a busy international social scene. Accommodation can be expensive, so newcomers should budget carefully and consider shared housing near an MRT station. Foreign professionals generally require an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and occupation. Employers normally submit the application, while approval is handled by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Relocating candidates should verify current pass rules, medical requirements, taxes, and employment benefits before accepting an offer.