Sous Chef, Garde Manger

Role summary

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The Sous Chef, Garde Manger supports the kitchen leadership team in managing cold-food production, including salads, dressings, appetisers, sandwiches, canapés and plated desserts. The role typically requires professional culinary training, relevant hotel or restaurant experience, strong knowledge of food preparation, presentation and hygiene standards, and the ability to supervise and coach culinary colleagues. The successful candidate should be organised, creative, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Expectations include maintaining consistent quality, controlling food costs and wastage, following HACCP and workplace-safety procedures, coordinating with other kitchen sections, and ensuring timely service. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is normally required.

About the employer

Shangri-La is an international luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised for its high standards of service, guest care and distinctive hotel experiences. The group operates luxury hotels, resorts and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other markets. Shangri-La Singapore is a large luxury hotel known for its extensive gardens, accommodation, restaurants, events facilities and well-established culinary operations. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment with structured operating standards, training opportunities and opportunities to develop within the wider hotel group. Culinary team members support a broad range of dining outlets and functions, serving both leisure and business guests. The company places strong emphasis on service excellence, teamwork, professionalism, food quality and creating memorable experiences for guests.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed 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 and celebrated hawker-food culture. Living standards are high, public transport is efficient and the city is clean, safe and well connected, although rent and everyday expenses can be expensive. Foreign employees generally need employer sponsorship for a valid work pass; the appropriate permit depends on qualifications, salary and occupation, and approval is handled through Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Before relocating, candidates should confirm accommodation, medical coverage, taxes, transport costs and whether the employer provides meals, housing or relocation assistance. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. English is widely used at work and in daily life.