Sous Chef

Role summary

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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in managing daily kitchen operations, maintaining food quality, and ensuring consistent preparation and presentation. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant kitchen, ideally with supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene standards, cost control, menu execution, and kitchen procedures is expected. The role requires leadership, organisation, creativity, and the ability to train and motivate a multicultural team. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential, along with a hands-on approach and the ability to remain calm during busy service periods.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised for its hotels, resorts, and distinctive service culture. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Shangri-La Singapore is a long-established luxury hotel known for its landscaped grounds, accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, and focus on personalised guest service. The company places strong emphasis on hospitality standards, teamwork, employee development, cultural diversity, and responsible business practices. Culinary employees may work across restaurants, banqueting, room service, and other food and beverage operations, gaining experience in a large international hotel environment. Benefits and employment conditions vary according to the specific role, contract, and applicable Singapore regulations.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, multicultural city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology, healthcare, and logistics. Its hotel industry offers roles for international workers, although competition can be high and employers generally prefer relevant qualifications and experience. English is widely used at work, while Mandarin, Malay, and Tamil are also common. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, and urban, with excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, parks, and cultural neighbourhoods. Living costs, especially rent, can be high, so accommodation and transport should be considered carefully before relocating. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and occupation. The employer typically manages the application, and approval is subject to Singapore's current requirements. Candidates should verify visa rules, salary thresholds, healthcare arrangements, and housing costs before accepting an offer.