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Captain - In-Room Dining

Hong Kong Shangri-La HKD 18,000–25,000 per month, potentially including service charge, meals, benefits, and shift allowances*
Job Description

The Captain – In-Room Dining is responsible for supervising room-service operations, coordinating orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, and maintaining Shangri-La’s service standards. Candidates typically need previous experience in hotel food and beverage service, preferably in a luxury or international property, along with strong knowledge of service procedures, order systems, food safety, and guest relations. Good spoken English is generally required; Cantonese and Mandarin are valuable in Hong Kong. The successful candidate should be organised, courteous, physically able to work flexible shifts, and confident leading colleagues during busy periods. Attention to detail, professional presentation, problem-solving ability, and a genuine commitment to personalised guest service are essential.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and recognised internationally for its distinctive Asian-inspired service. The group operates luxury hotels, resorts, residences, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other markets. Its properties are known for attentive hospitality, refined dining, wellness facilities, and strong attention to guest comfort. Shangri-La Hotels in Hong Kong serve business and leisure travellers and offer opportunities across food and beverage, rooms, culinary, guest services, and corporate functions. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate warmth, professionalism, cultural awareness, and consistent service quality. Benefits may include staff meals, uniform provision, training, medical coverage, service charge, and opportunities for internal development, although terms vary by property and employment contract.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong is a compact, highly connected city and territory combining dense urban districts with beaches, hiking trails, outlying islands, and traditional villages. Hospitality offers opportunities in luxury hotels, restaurants, clubs, events, tourism, and cruise-related services, especially for candidates with English, Cantonese, Mandarin, or other international language skills. The culture blends Chinese traditions with global influences; courtesy, punctuality, efficiency, and respect for hierarchy are important at work. Lifestyle is energetic, convenient, and diverse, though accommodation can be expensive and living space limited. Most overseas employees need an employment visa sponsored by their employer, with proof of qualifications, a confirmed job, and suitable salary normally required. Successful applicants should arrange housing, medical cover, banking, and transport planning before arrival. Hong Kong’s extensive MTR and bus networks make commuting straightforward.

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