Sous Chef

Role summary

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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef and Chef de Cuisine in managing daily kitchen operations at Shangri-La Singapore. Requirements typically include formal culinary training, several years of professional kitchen experience, and previous supervisory experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant. The candidate is expected to lead and motivate kitchen staff, maintain food quality and presentation standards, monitor hygiene and food safety, control costs, manage stock, and assist with menu preparation. Strong knowledge of international cuisine, HACCP practices, communication, teamwork, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays are important. Creativity, discipline, and calm decision-making under pressure are also expected.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and other properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and beyond. The group is known for personalised service, Asian-inspired hospitality, and high standards in accommodation, dining, wellness, and events. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent five-star city resort set within extensive tropical gardens near Orchard Road. It offers guestrooms, suites, restaurants, lounges, meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and family-focused services. The company employs colleagues across hotel operations, culinary arts, guest services, engineering, sales, and administration. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to guest satisfaction.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, food and beverage, tourism, technology, finance, healthcare, and logistics. Its multicultural society blends Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, reflected in the food, festivals, languages, and everyday life. The lifestyle is safe, efficient, and convenient, with excellent public transport, modern healthcare, shopping, and extensive dining options. Living costs, particularly rent, are relatively high, so accommodation and transport should be planned carefully. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and occupation. Employers normally manage the application. Candidates should confirm eligibility, contract benefits, housing arrangements, medical coverage, and working hours before relocating. Singapore’s warm, humid climate and demanding hospitality schedules require adaptability.