Hygiene & Sanitation Executive

Role summary

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The Hygiene & Sanitation Executive is responsible for maintaining high standards of food hygiene, sanitation and public-health compliance across the hotel. Requirements typically include a diploma or degree in food science, hospitality, environmental health or a related discipline, along with experience in hotel, restaurant, catering or food-safety operations. Knowledge of HACCP, Singapore food-safety regulations, hygiene audits, pest control and sanitation procedures is highly desirable. The successful candidate should be detail-oriented, organised and confident conducting inspections, staff training and corrective-action follow-ups. Strong communication skills, accurate record-keeping and the ability to work with kitchen, housekeeping and engineering teams are expected. Flexibility to work weekends or rotating shifts may be required.

About the employer

Shangri-La is an international luxury hospitality group founded in Asia, operating hotels, resorts and related hospitality businesses across the world. The brand is known for personalised service, comfortable accommodation, extensive dining facilities and a strong emphasis on guest wellbeing. Shangri-La Singapore is a prominent city hotel serving leisure travellers, business guests, events and long-stay visitors. Its operations depend on close cooperation between front office, food and beverage, culinary, housekeeping, engineering and support teams. The company generally promotes service excellence, professional development, workplace safety and responsible operating practices. Employees may work in a multicultural environment with opportunities to build experience in luxury hospitality and progress within the wider Shangri-La group.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, healthcare, finance, technology, logistics and professional services. The culture is multicultural, orderly and fast-paced, with English widely used in workplaces alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Lifestyle highlights include excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, green spaces and easy access to Southeast Asia. Living costs, especially rent, are relatively high, while healthcare and public services are efficient. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass: professional roles may qualify for an Employment Pass, while eligible mid-skilled positions commonly use an S Pass, subject to government requirements and salary thresholds. Before relocating, candidates should confirm the exact pass, housing arrangements, medical coverage, working hours and benefits with the employer. Singapore’s hot, humid climate and competitive rental market should also be considered.