Teppanyaki Chef

Job Description

The Teppanyaki Chef prepares and cooks Japanese dishes on a teppanyaki grill while providing an engaging dining experience for guests. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, several years of experience in Japanese cuisine or teppanyaki, strong knife skills, knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to manage preparation and service efficiently. Candidates should be confident performing cooking demonstrations, personable with guests, attentive to detail, and comfortable working under pressure in a luxury hotel environment. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Cantonese, Mandarin, or other language skills may be advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, residences, and other hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Africa. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, and thoughtfully designed guest experiences. Shangri-La hotels commonly provide extensive dining, wellness, meetings, and leisure facilities, creating opportunities for employees in culinary, service, operations, and corporate functions. In Hong Kong, the group operates prominent luxury properties including Island Shangri-La and Kowloon Shangri-La. The company places emphasis on guest care, professional development, teamwork, cultural awareness, and consistent quality. Benefits for eligible employees may include staff dining, uniform or laundry support, medical coverage, training, and hotel accommodation or relocation assistance, depending on the position and employment terms.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong is a compact international city combining dense urban life, traditional Chinese culture, beaches, hiking trails, and easy access to outlying islands such as Lantau, Cheung Chau, and Lamma. Hospitality offers opportunities in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, clubs, catering, and tourism, particularly for chefs with Japanese, Chinese, Western, or international experience. Cantonese is widely spoken, while English is common in hotels and business settings; Mandarin is also useful. Rent is high, especially near Central and major hotel districts, although public transport is excellent and staff accommodation may be available. Employees generally need an employer-sponsored Hong Kong employment visa before starting work; the employer normally submits the application and supporting documents. Candidates should prepare passport, qualifications, employment records, and health or background documents if requested. Hong Kong has an energetic lifestyle, excellent food, efficient transport, and a fast-paced work culture.