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Captain - Hung Tong

Hong Kong Shangri-La HKD 18,000–24,000/month*
Job Description

The Captain at Hung Tong is responsible for supervising daily restaurant service, welcoming guests, taking orders, coordinating with the kitchen, maintaining service standards, and handling guest requests professionally. Candidates should have previous experience in fine dining, Chinese cuisine, or a luxury hotel restaurant, with strong knowledge of food and beverage service. Good communication skills in English and Cantonese are highly desirable, while Mandarin is an advantage. The successful candidate should be polished, attentive, team-oriented, and comfortable working shifts, weekends, and public holidays. A hospitality qualification and knowledge of hygiene and service procedures would be beneficial.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company is known for attentive Asian-inspired hospitality, high-quality accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, and professional guest service. Its Hong Kong properties include luxury hotels with prominent dining venues and strong standards for service, presentation, and operational excellence. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may benefit from structured training, staff dining, medical or welfare benefits, and internal career opportunities, depending on the property and employment terms. Shangri-La places emphasis on genuine care, personal development, teamwork, and delivering memorable experiences to guests.

Destination Guide

Hong Kong offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, finance, retail, technology, and professional services. The culture combines Cantonese traditions, international influences, festivals, excellent food, and a fast-paced urban lifestyle. The city has efficient public transport, convenient amenities, extensive hiking trails, beaches, and vibrant nightlife, although accommodation and daily expenses can be high. Foreign professionals generally need an employment visa before starting work. The employer normally sponsors the application, and approval depends on a confirmed job offer, relevant qualifications or experience, and proof that the role cannot easily be filled locally. Applicants should confirm visa sponsorship, contract terms, housing support, medical coverage, and working hours with Shangri-La. Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories are well connected, so living near an MTR station is practical. Cantonese is useful for daily life, while English is widely used in hotels and business.

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