Hygiene & Sanitation Executive

Role summary

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The Hygiene & Sanitation Executive is responsible for maintaining high standards of food safety, cleanliness and sanitation throughout the hotel. Typical duties include conducting hygiene inspections, monitoring food-handling practices, supporting HACCP and regulatory compliance, coordinating pest-control activities, investigating incidents and delivering staff training. Candidates should have relevant experience in hotel hygiene, food safety, public health or a related field, along with knowledge of Singapore regulations and sanitation procedures. A qualification such as HACCP, food-safety certification or environmental health training is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be observant, well organised, confident in working with different departments and able to communicate standards clearly while maintaining accurate records.

About the employer

Shangri-La 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 destinations. The group is known for personalised service, comfortable surroundings and strong attention to quality, guest wellbeing and local culture. Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore and Shangri-La Singapore are among its well-known properties in the country. The company employs people across hotel operations, food and beverage, culinary services, housekeeping, engineering, guest relations, wellness and corporate functions. Its working environment generally emphasises teamwork, professional development, service excellence and consistent operating standards. In a hygiene and sanitation position, employees support the safe operation of the property and help protect guests, colleagues and the company’s reputation.

Working in Singapore

Singapore is a compact, well-connected island city with opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, healthcare, finance, technology, logistics and education. The hospitality sector regularly recruits chefs, service staff, housekeeping teams, supervisors and food-safety professionals, although competition can be strong. Singapore’s culture is multicultural, with Chinese, Malay, Indian and international influences reflected in its food, festivals and daily life. The lifestyle is safe, efficient and urban, with excellent public transport, shopping, green spaces and diverse dining. Accommodation and childcare can be expensive, while transport is comparatively affordable. Foreign employees generally need a work pass arranged by an approved employer; eligibility depends on salary, qualifications and experience, with Employment Pass and S Pass routes commonly used for professional and skilled roles. Before relocating, candidates should confirm the contract, pass approval, housing costs, medical requirements and tax obligations.