Hygiene & Sanitation Executive

Role summary

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The Hygiene & Sanitation Executive is responsible for maintaining high food-safety and hygiene standards throughout Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include a diploma or equivalent qualification in food science, hospitality, environmental health, or a related field, together with experience in hotel, restaurant, or catering hygiene. Knowledge of HACCP, local food-safety regulations, sanitation procedures, pest control, inspections, and staff training is expected. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, organized, confident conducting audits, and able to work with culinary and operational teams. Strong communication skills, practical problem-solving ability, and a commitment to maintaining guest and employee safety are essential.

About the employer

Shangri-La Singapore is a luxury city resort operated by Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company founded in Asia. Located near Orchard Road, the hotel is known for its landscaped grounds, extensive meeting facilities, restaurants, guest rooms, suites, and family-focused amenities. Shangri-La emphasizes warm Asian hospitality, personalized service, operational excellence, and responsible business practices. Employees work in a multicultural environment supporting luxury accommodation, dining, events, wellness, and guest services. The company offers opportunities across hotel operations and is recognized for structured service standards, staff development, and internal career progression. Hygiene and sanitation roles are particularly important because the hotel manages multiple kitchens, restaurants, banqueting services, public areas, and guest facilities that must consistently meet strict health, safety, and brand requirements.

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, cuisine, and respectful workplace culture. Life is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, healthcare, shopping, and dining, although accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass; eligibility depends on the role, salary, qualifications, and prevailing government requirements. Employers often assist with work-pass applications, but relocation costs, housing, insurance, and tax arrangements should be confirmed before accepting an offer. Singapore’s tropical climate is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. New arrivals should budget carefully and secure accommodation near reliable MRT or bus connections.