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Front Office Associate (Hotel)
Role summary
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The Front Office Associate welcomes guests, completes check-in and check-out, handles reservations and payments, responds to enquiries, and coordinates with housekeeping and other departments. Candidates should have excellent communication and customer-service skills, a professional appearance, basic computer proficiency, and strong attention to detail. Previous hotel or front-office experience is helpful, although suitable hospitality graduates may be considered. The role requires flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, confidence handling guest concerns, and the ability to remain calm in a busy environment. Fluency in English is essential; additional languages and knowledge of hotel systems are advantageous.
Can I work in Singapore?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Line jobs need a Work Permit only listed countries can get; others need an S Pass (SGD 3,300+ a month, 10% cap) or an Employment Pass (SGD 5,600+, points test).
Watch for: Work Permits go only to listed countries. Indians, Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis and Filipinos qualify for hotel housekeeping, porter, cook, kitchen and waiter jobs only, at SGD 2,000+ a month and within an 8% cap.
Official source: Ministry of Manpower: Work Permit requirements for the services sector. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Singapore
Usual for Singapore, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Work Permit staff: employer must ensure proper housing (by law), such as a dorm or shared flat; others rent |
|---|---|
| Meals | Varies |
| Flights | Work Permit staff: flight home paid by the employer at the end (by law); others only if the offer says so |
| Service charge | 10% added to bills; staff share set hotel by hotel, no law; unionised hotels used points or wages (2010) |
| Contract | Work Permit up to 2 years; S Pass and Employment Pass up to 2, then 3; notice 1 day to 4 weeks by default |
| Leave | 7 days in year one, rising to 14 (by law); 11 public holidays; 14 days' sick leave |
| Income tax | 0% up to SGD 20,000 a year, then 2% to 24% (about 3% at SGD 60,000); resident rates on a 1-year pass |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La
JEN Singapore Tanglin by Shangri-La is a contemporary hotel located near Orchard Road, Singapore’s major shopping and entertainment district. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company founded in Asia and known for luxury hotels, resorts and serviced residences across the world. The JEN brand focuses on approachable, modern stays with practical facilities, friendly service and a strong connection to local neighborhoods. The Tanglin property serves business and leisure travelers and offers accommodation, dining, meetings, wellness facilities and recreational amenities. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment where guest care, teamwork, operational standards and professional development are important. Benefits and conditions vary according to the position and employment contract.