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Junior Sous Chef (Chinese Cuisine)
Role summary
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The Junior Sous Chef (Chinese Cuisine) supports the Chef de Cuisine in managing daily kitchen operations, food preparation, presentation and service quality. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in Chinese cuisine, ideally within a hotel or resort environment. Knowledge of Cantonese, Sichuan or other Chinese cooking styles, menu preparation, portion control, food cost management and HACCP standards is expected. The role requires strong teamwork, kitchen leadership, discipline and the ability to work under pressure during busy services. Good communication skills, creativity, attention to detail and flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays are important.
Can I work in Malaysia?
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How it works
How it works: Line staff: worker quotas for 15 Asian countries, frozen since March 2023 and not reopened for hotels. Others: Employment Pass at RM 5,000+ basic (about USD 1,150).
Watch for: Hotels were left out of the 2025 quota reopenings and no 2026 hotel opening was found. Sabah and Sarawak run their own immigration: a Peninsular pass is not valid there.
Official source: Immigration Department of Malaysia: foreign workers. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malaysia
Usual for Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts: usually shared staff quarters; city hotels: usually not; managers may get an allowance |
|---|---|
| Meals | Usually duty meals in a staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior expat packages only; not standard |
| Service charge | About 10% on bills, shared by points; cannot count towards the minimum wage (by law) |
| Contract | Pass-linked fixed term: 1 year for line staff, up to 5 for managers; probation usually 3 to 6 months |
| Leave | Peninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law) |
| Income tax | Flat 30% until you pass 182 days in a year, then 0% to 30% (about 4% at RM 5,000 a month, before reliefs) |
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 Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu
Shangri-La Rasa Ria, Kota Kinabalu, is a luxury beachfront resort located near the rainforest and coastline of Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company known for upscale hotels, resorts and guest-focused service across Asia and other global destinations. The resort combines accommodation, restaurants, recreational facilities, spa services, nature experiences and family activities. Its culinary operation serves international and Asian cuisine to leisure guests, groups and events. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hotel procedures, service standards and opportunities to develop within the wider Shangri-La network. The property’s remote resort setting makes teamwork, adaptability, professional presentation and consistent guest service especially important.