Hygiene & Sanitation Executive

Role summary

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The Hygiene & Sanitation Executive supports hotel-wide food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards. Requirements typically include a diploma or certificate in food safety, hospitality, environmental health or a related discipline, along with relevant hotel, restaurant or catering experience. The candidate should understand HACCP principles, Singapore food-safety regulations, cleaning procedures and audit requirements. Responsibilities may include conducting inspections, monitoring food-handling practices, maintaining documentation, coordinating pest-control and sanitation services, supporting staff training, and following up on corrective actions. Shangri-La expects a detail-oriented, organised and proactive professional with strong communication skills, sound judgment and the confidence to work with kitchen, housekeeping and operational teams.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Singapore-founded luxury hospitality group with hotels, resorts and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. Established in 1971, the company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and premium guest experiences. Shangri-La properties commonly include restaurants, banquet facilities, recreational amenities and extensive guest-services operations. The group places strong emphasis on employee development, service excellence, responsible business practices and maintaining safe, hygienic environments for guests and colleagues. In Singapore, Shangri-La operates a prominent luxury hotel and offers opportunities across hotel operations, culinary services, wellness, engineering, administration and management. Employment terms, benefits and salary depend on the specific property, qualifications and experience.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a highly developed island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, finance, technology, healthcare and logistics. The culture is multicultural, efficient and generally welcoming, with English widely used at work alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Residents enjoy excellent public transport, reliable services, diverse food, shopping, parks and easy access to nearby Southeast Asian destinations. Living costs, especially rent, are high, although public transport is affordable and convenient. Foreign applicants normally need an employer-sponsored work pass, such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit, depending on salary, qualifications and occupation. The employer usually submits the application to Singapore's Ministry of Manpower. Candidates should verify eligibility, medical requirements, accommodation costs and employment benefits before relocating. Singapore's warm, humid climate requires suitable clothing and adaptation to year-round tropical weather.