Kitchen Porter

Job Description

The Kitchen Porter supports the culinary team by washing dishes and utensils, cleaning kitchen equipment, removing rubbish, maintaining storerooms, and keeping preparation areas hygienic and organised. Candidates should be physically fit, dependable, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Previous experience in a hotel, restaurant, or stewarding role is helpful but may not be essential. Good teamwork, attention to cleanliness, safe handling of equipment, and a positive attitude are expected. Food hygiene awareness and the ability to follow instructions are important for maintaining Shangri-La’s service and safety standards.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised for its warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and extensive international presence. The group operates hotels, resorts, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other markets. Shangri-La Singapore is a long-established luxury hotel set near Orchard Road, offering guest rooms, restaurants, meeting facilities, gardens, and wellness services. The property employs colleagues across hotel operations, including food and beverage, culinary, housekeeping, engineering, guest services, and administration. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured procedures, service training, and opportunities to develop within the hospitality industry.

Destination Guide

Singapore is a modern island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. The culture is multicultural, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil. Life is convenient and generally safe, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, and efficient public services. Accommodation can be expensive, so newcomers often share apartments or use staff housing where available. Foreign kitchen and hotel workers usually need employer sponsorship for a Singapore Work Permit or, for eligible higher-paid roles, an S Pass. The employer normally handles the application, and approval depends on government requirements and sector quotas. New arrivals should budget for rent, transport, medical costs, and daily expenses, and confirm working hours, benefits, accommodation, and permit arrangements before accepting an offer.