The Chef de Cuisine will lead the kitchen team at Ming Pavilion, Shangri-La Hong Kong, overseeing Chinese cuisine preparation, menu planning, food quality, cost control and daily operations. Candidates should have substantial experience in a luxury hotel or high-end restaurant, strong knowledge of Cantonese cuisine, proven leadership skills and excellent food-safety awareness. The role requires the ability to manage staffing, purchasing, kitchen standards and service during busy periods. The successful candidate is expected to mentor chefs, maintain consistent presentation and taste, control budgets, work collaboratively with service teams and uphold Shangri-La’s standards for hospitality and guest satisfaction.
Shangri-La Group is a Hong Kong-based luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other international destinations. Founded in 1971, the group is recognised for warm Asian-inspired hospitality, high service standards and distinctive properties in major cities and resort locations. Shangri-La Hong Kong is one of the group’s flagship properties, offering luxury accommodation, restaurants, event facilities and comprehensive guest services. The company places strong emphasis on personalised service, culinary quality, colleague development and responsible business practices. Employees may benefit from structured training, international career opportunities, hotel discounts and exposure to a multicultural hospitality environment.
Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in luxury hotels, fine dining, catering, cruise services, retail and tourism, making it attractive for experienced culinary professionals. Cantonese food culture is central to daily life, while international restaurants and multicultural communities are widespread. The lifestyle is energetic and convenient, with excellent public transport, dense urban neighbourhoods, shopping, hiking trails and nearby beaches. Housing can be expensive, so employees should compare staff accommodation, allowances and commuting options before relocating. Foreign professionals generally require an employment visa sponsored by their Hong Kong employer; approval depends on qualifications, experience, a confirmed job and proof that the role is genuine and appropriately paid. Applicants should arrange passport validity, medical or background documents where required, insurance and a local bank account. Hong Kong uses the Hong Kong dollar and English is widely used in business, although Cantonese is valuable in kitchens and guest-facing roles.
Make sure pop-ups and redirects are enabled in your browser settings.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...