Stewarding (Dishwasher)

Job Description

The Stewarding (Dishwasher) role supports the hotel kitchen by washing dishes, cookware, utensils and equipment, maintaining cleanliness in stewarding areas, separating waste and following food-safety and workplace-hygiene procedures. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable and comfortable standing for long periods and working shifts, weekends and public holidays. Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant or commercial kitchen is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently, follow instructions, handle cleaning chemicals safely, maintain high hygiene standards and cooperate well with chefs, service staff and other stewards.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and known for its hotels, resorts and residences across major destinations worldwide. The company operates properties under the Shangri-La, JEN by Shangri-La and other related brands, offering accommodation, dining, events, wellness and guest services. Shangri-La Singapore is a large five-star hotel with extensive restaurants, meeting facilities, landscaped grounds and guest amenities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured operating procedures, service-quality standards and opportunities to develop within hospitality. Kitchen and stewarding teams play an important behind-the-scenes role by ensuring restaurants and food-production areas remain clean, safe and properly supplied. Exact benefits, working hours and employment terms depend on the position, department and applicable Singapore regulations.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, technology and finance. The culture is multicultural, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Life is convenient, safe and well connected by MRT and buses, although accommodation and everyday expenses can be high. Hospitality work commonly involves rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays. Foreign workers generally need an approved work pass before starting employment; the employer usually applies through Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. The pass type depends on nationality, qualifications, salary and the role, and approval is not guaranteed. Candidates should confirm housing, medical coverage, meals, transport, deductions and contract terms before relocating. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. New arrivals should budget carefully and check official immigration guidance for current requirements.