Junior Sous Chef (Chinese Cuisine)

Role summary

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The Junior Sous Chef will support the Chinese Cuisine kitchen operation, helping prepare and present dishes to Shangri-La standards. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in Chinese cuisine, strong knowledge of ingredients, cooking techniques, hygiene regulations and kitchen safety. Cantonese, Sichuan or other regional Chinese cuisine experience may be advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate leadership, creativity, consistency and good communication, while supervising team members, coordinating service, controlling food costs and maintaining cleanliness. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is expected. Experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume restaurant, along with the ability to train junior colleagues and perform effectively under pressure, would be highly valued.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. The group is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and distinctive properties in city and resort locations. Shangri-La offers accommodation, dining, wellness, meetings and event facilities, with a strong emphasis on guest satisfaction and colleague development. In Malaysia, its properties include well-established hotels and resorts in destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and other major tourism areas. Working for Shangri-La can provide culinary professionals with exposure to international guests, structured hotel operations, multicultural teams and opportunities to develop within a global hospitality brand.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers excellent hospitality opportunities, especially in Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and other coastal destinations. Hotels, resorts and restaurants regularly recruit chefs, front-office staff, service professionals, engineers and wellness workers. Penang is a culturally rich island known for George Town heritage, diverse Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisine, beaches and a relatively active urban lifestyle. Langkawi provides a quieter resort-focused environment with outdoor activities, island excursions and a lower-density lifestyle. Living costs vary, with accommodation and transport generally more affordable than in Singapore, although resort islands can be more expensive. Malaysian culture is multicultural, friendly and respectful, and English is widely used in hotels. Foreign employees normally require an employment pass arranged by the sponsoring employer before starting work. Candidates should confirm accommodation, meals, medical coverage, transport and contract terms before relocating.