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Captain - In-Room Dining

Hong Kong Shangri-La HKD 18,000–24,000 per month, potentially including service charge and benefits*
Job Description

The Captain – In-Room Dining supervises daily room-service operations, coordinates order taking and delivery, maintains service standards, and supports guest satisfaction. Requirements typically include previous experience in hotel food and beverage service, preferably in in-room dining or a luxury property; strong English communication skills, professional presentation, and knowledge of service procedures. Cantonese or Mandarin may be advantageous in Hong Kong. The successful candidate is expected to lead by example, handle guest requests and complaints courteously, coordinate with the kitchen and front office, maintain accurate billing and hygiene standards, and work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a major luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and known for its hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties operate under the Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN, and Traders brands. Shangri-La hotels are recognized for attentive service, refined accommodation, extensive dining facilities, and a strong focus on guest experience. The group employs people in hotel operations, food and beverage, culinary arts, engineering, wellness, sales, and corporate functions. The company commonly provides structured training, opportunities for internal mobility, and benefits that may vary by property and position. A role at a Hong Kong property offers experience in a high-volume international luxury-hotel environment, with exposure to guests and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong is a compact, highly connected city with a strong hospitality, tourism, aviation, retail, finance, and professional-services job market. Although often described as an island destination, the territory includes Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and numerous outlying islands. The culture blends Chinese traditions with international influences; Cantonese is widely spoken, while English is common in hotels and business settings. Life is energetic and convenient, with excellent public transport, varied food, hiking trails, beaches, and a vibrant nightlife, though housing can be expensive. Overseas employees normally require an appropriate employment visa, generally sponsored by the employer, and should not begin work before approval. Candidates should prepare a passport, qualifications, employment records, and health or background documents if requested. Employers may offer staff meals, uniforms, medical coverage, accommodation assistance, or transport benefits, but these should be confirmed in the offer.

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