Commis I - Indian Cuisine

Job Description

The Commis I – Indian Cuisine supports the kitchen team in preparing authentic Indian dishes to Shangri-La’s standards. Requirements typically include culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, basic knowledge of Indian ingredients and cooking techniques, food-safety awareness, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. The successful candidate should be disciplined, physically fit, willing to learn, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Responsibilities may include ingredient preparation, mise en place, assisting chefs during service, maintaining cleanliness, following recipes, controlling waste, and complying with hygiene and safety procedures. Good teamwork, attention to detail, and a positive attitude are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and serviced residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its brands are known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, elegant accommodation, and extensive dining and wellness facilities. Shangri-La hotels commonly offer structured training, staff meals, uniforms, career development, and opportunities for international mobility, although benefits vary by property and employment contract. In Hong Kong, the group operates prominent luxury hotels and is an established employer in the hospitality sector. Employees are expected to deliver attentive guest service, maintain professional standards, cooperate across departments, and uphold the company’s values of respect, sincerity, and excellence. The group provides a multicultural working environment suited to candidates seeking long-term careers in luxury hotel operations.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong is a compact international city with strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, finance, retail, technology, and professional services. Its hospitality industry is especially active in areas such as Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Admiralty, Causeway Bay, and the airport, with additional opportunities on Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the outlying islands. The culture combines Cantonese traditions, international influences, festivals, excellent food, and a fast-paced but generally efficient lifestyle. Public transport is extensive, while accommodation is expensive and often compact. Foreign employees normally require an employment visa arranged by their sponsoring company; applicants must generally have a confirmed job, suitable qualifications or experience, and proof that the role cannot readily be filled locally. Employers may provide staff housing, meals, medical coverage, or relocation support, but these should be confirmed in writing. New arrivals should budget carefully and check visa, contract, and employment-rights requirements before relocating.