Chef de Partie (Western)

Job Description

The Chef de Partie (Western) is responsible for managing an assigned kitchen section, preparing Western dishes to Shangri-La standards, and ensuring consistent quality, presentation, hygiene, and food safety. Candidates should have professional culinary training and relevant experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant kitchen. Strong knowledge of Western cooking techniques, mise en place, portion control, and HACCP procedures is expected. The role requires teamwork, discipline, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods. Candidates should be physically fit, organised, willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, and committed to maintaining excellent guest service and kitchen standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across major destinations worldwide. Its properties are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, and extensive dining and wellness facilities. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent luxury hotel located near Orchard Road, set within landscaped gardens and offering a wide range of restaurants, event spaces, guest rooms, and leisure facilities. The company places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, professional service, employee development, teamwork, and operational excellence. Culinary employees can gain experience in international kitchens, work with diverse teams, and develop their skills within a respected global hotel brand. Benefits and working conditions vary by position and may include meals, uniforms, training, medical coverage, service charge, and other hotel-specific benefits.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a compact, modern island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in its festivals, languages, cuisine, and welcoming urban culture. Lifestyle is convenient and fast-paced, with excellent public transport, safe neighbourhoods, shopping malls, parks, beaches, and diverse hawker food. Accommodation and daily expenses can be high, especially near the city centre, so staff housing or shared accommodation may be helpful. Foreign employees generally need employer-sponsored permission to work, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or another suitable work permit, subject to current eligibility rules. Employers normally handle the application process. Candidates should secure a written offer, confirm salary and benefits, check accommodation costs, and arrange valid travel and employment documents before relocating.