Hygiene & Sanitation Executive

Role summary

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The Hygiene & Sanitation Executive is responsible for maintaining high standards of food hygiene, personal hygiene, cleaning, sanitation and workplace safety across the hotel. Requirements typically include a diploma or relevant qualification in hospitality, food safety, environmental health or a related field, along with practical experience in hotel, restaurant or food-and-beverage operations. The candidate should understand Singapore food-safety regulations, HACCP principles and sanitation procedures. Strong inspection, reporting and communication skills are expected, together with attention to detail and the confidence to train colleagues, conduct audits, investigate issues and recommend corrective action. The role also requires flexibility, professionalism and the ability to work with multiple departments.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company headquartered in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. Its brands include Shangri-La, JEN by Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels and Traders Hotels. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and an emphasis on genuine care for guests and colleagues. Shangri-La Singapore is a long-established luxury hotel set near Orchard Road, offering accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, wellness services and extensive gardens. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where presentation, guest satisfaction, teamwork, safety and continuous service improvement are highly valued. The company also provides opportunities for training, internal development and career progression across its global hotel network.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, healthcare, technology, finance and logistics. Hotel roles are available across luxury properties, resorts, restaurants and event venues, although competition can be strong. The culture is multicultural, orderly and fast-paced, with English widely used at work alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Singapore offers excellent public transport, reliable services, modern shopping and dining, and a safe urban lifestyle, but housing and daily expenses can be high. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary and role. The employer normally submits the application to Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower. Candidates should secure a formal offer, confirm accommodation and understand medical, tax and employment requirements before relocating.