Chef de Partie (Western)

Job Description

The Chef de Partie (Western) is responsible for preparing and presenting Western dishes to Shangri-La’s quality and hygiene standards. Candidates typically need professional culinary training and relevant experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant kitchen. The role requires strong knowledge of Western cooking techniques, food safety, portion control, mise en place, and kitchen organisation. The successful candidate should work well under pressure, follow recipes accurately, maintain cleanliness, control food waste, and support junior kitchen colleagues. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Good teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to consistent guest service are important.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for personalised service, comfortable surroundings, strong culinary offerings, and its “Shangri-La” brand of warm Asian hospitality. Shangri-La Singapore is a major luxury hotel set within landscaped grounds near Orchard Road. It offers accommodation, restaurants and bars, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and extensive guest services. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel operations and opportunities to develop experience across hospitality departments. Culinary team members support restaurants, banquets, and other food and beverage outlets while following the group’s standards for food quality, presentation, service, hygiene, and responsible kitchen operations.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, technology, finance, healthcare, and logistics. Its culture combines Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its festivals, languages, neighbourhoods, and celebrated hawker food. Life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, modern healthcare, and a wide range of shopping and leisure activities. Living costs, especially rent, can be high, so employer accommodation or allowances are valuable for hospitality workers. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; eligibility depends on the role, salary, qualifications, and government requirements. Employers normally arrange or support the application after an offer is accepted. New arrivals should budget for housing deposits, transport, insurance, and everyday expenses, and confirm contract terms before relocating.