Hygiene & Sanitation Executive

Role summary

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The Hygiene & Sanitation Executive is responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and sanitation throughout the hotel. Typical requirements include a diploma or degree in food science, hospitality, environmental health or a related field, together with relevant hotel, catering or food-safety experience. The candidate should understand HACCP principles, local food-safety regulations, inspection procedures and sanitation practices. Duties may include conducting hygiene audits, monitoring cleaning standards, maintaining records, supporting staff training, investigating non-compliance and coordinating corrective actions. Shangri-La would expect a detail-oriented, organised and confident professional who can work with kitchen, restaurant, housekeeping and engineering teams. Strong communication skills, professional integrity, attention to detail and the ability to work flexible shifts are important.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a major luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised for its service-focused hotels, resorts and city properties around the world. The group operates under several hospitality brands and serves business and leisure travellers, with a strong emphasis on Asian hospitality, guest comfort and personalised service. Shangri-La Hotel Singapore is an established luxury property set within extensive gardens near Orchard Road. Its operations include guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, conference facilities, recreational amenities and wellness services. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment where service quality, safety, cleanliness and professional development are highly valued. A hygiene and sanitation position supports the hotel’s food-safety systems and operational standards, working closely with culinary, food-and-beverage and hotel leadership teams.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact island city-state with strong opportunities in hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, technology, finance, healthcare and logistics. The culture is multicultural, with English widely used alongside Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. Life is convenient and highly organised, with excellent public transport, reliable healthcare, extensive shopping and varied dining. Housing can be expensive, especially near central areas, so many employees choose shared accommodation or live outside the city centre. Singapore is hot and humid year-round, with frequent rain. Foreign professionals normally need an employer-sponsored work pass; the appropriate pass depends on qualifications, salary and role, while employers usually handle the application. Before relocating, candidates should confirm accommodation, medical coverage, transport costs and contract benefits. Singapore’s clean, safe environment and international workforce make it attractive for hospitality careers, although living expenses and competitive employment conditions should be carefully considered.