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Service Manager - Chef de Cuisine (Italian Cuisine)
Role summary
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The Service Manager – Chef de Cuisine (Italian Cuisine) is responsible for leading the Italian kitchen operation at Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in Italian cuisine, strong knowledge of food preparation, menu planning, costing, hygiene and HACCP standards, and previous supervisory or managerial experience. The successful candidate is expected to lead and motivate the kitchen team, maintain consistent food quality, manage purchasing and inventory, control costs, support new menu development, and deliver high standards of guest service. Strong communication, organisation, creativity, resilience and the ability to work in a busy hotel environment are essential.
Can I work in Singapore?
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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.
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About Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore
Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa, Singapore is a beachfront resort operated by Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, an international luxury hospitality group founded in Asia. Located on Sentosa Island, the resort offers accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities, meeting spaces and family-oriented experiences. Its setting combines resort-style relaxation with convenient access to Singapore’s attractions, beaches and entertainment districts. Shangri-La is known for its emphasis on warm Asian hospitality, attentive service and high operating standards. Employees generally work in a multicultural environment serving both local and international guests. The resort’s food and beverage operations include multiple dining concepts, making it a suitable workplace for culinary professionals seeking experience in luxury hotels, international cuisine and large-scale kitchen management.