Sous Chef

Role summary

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The Sous Chef supports the Executive Chef in running daily kitchen operations, supervising culinary teams, maintaining food quality and presentation, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and safety standards. Candidates are generally expected to have professional culinary training, several years of experience in a hotel or high-volume kitchen, strong knowledge of international cuisine, menu preparation, food costing, and HACCP practices. Leadership, organization, creativity, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The successful candidate should coach team members, control wastage, maintain consistent standards, and provide an excellent dining experience while supporting Shangri-La’s service culture.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, personalized service, and high standards in accommodation, dining, wellness, and events. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is a long-established luxury property set in landscaped grounds near Orchard Road. It offers guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, extensive meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and a strong focus on service excellence. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured operational standards, training opportunities, and career pathways across the wider Shangri-La network.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, highly developed island city with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, technology, finance, healthcare, and logistics. The culture is multicultural, combining Chinese, Malay, Indian, and international influences, with English widely used at work. Lifestyle is convenient and safe, supported by excellent public transport, modern shopping areas, diverse restaurants, parks, and an active food scene. Housing and daily expenses can be relatively high, especially in central districts, so budgeting is important. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit, depending on qualifications, salary, and occupation. Employers generally guide successful candidates through the application process. New arrivals should arrange accommodation, medical coverage, banking, and local registration before starting work.