Kitchen Porter

Job Description

The Kitchen Porter supports the culinary team by washing dishes and utensils, cleaning kitchen equipment, removing waste, receiving and storing supplies, and keeping preparation and service areas hygienic. Candidates should be physically fit, reliable, well organised, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. Previous kitchen, stewarding, or hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The role requires attention to hygiene and food-safety procedures, teamwork, punctuality, flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, and a willingness to perform repetitive or physically demanding tasks. A positive attitude, good communication, and the ability to follow instructions are expected.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised internationally for hotels, resorts, and exceptional guest service. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other major destinations. Shangri-La Singapore is a long-established luxury hotel set among extensive tropical gardens, offering guest rooms, suites, restaurants, event facilities, recreational amenities, and well-known service standards. Employees work in a multicultural environment with opportunities across food and beverage, culinary operations, rooms, engineering, guest services, and corporate support. The company places emphasis on hospitality, teamwork, service excellence, professional development, and maintaining safe, clean, and welcoming properties. Specific employment benefits, working hours, and progression opportunities depend on the position, department, and employment contract.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, technology, finance, and healthcare. Its culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in festivals, languages, neighbourhoods, and food. Life is convenient and safe, with excellent public transport, reliable healthcare, modern shopping centres, and abundant hawker food. Housing can be expensive, especially near central areas, so many workers share apartments or live farther from work. Foreign employees generally need a valid work pass arranged by an employer; eligibility depends on nationality, salary, qualifications, and the role. Kitchen and entry-level hospitality positions may be subject to applicable Ministry of Manpower requirements and employer sponsorship. New arrivals should budget for rent, transport, deposits, medical checks, and daily expenses, and confirm accommodation, meals, benefits, and contract terms before relocating.