Commis - Cafe Kool & In Room Dining (廚師)

Role summary

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The Commis Chef supports the Cafe Kool and In Room Dining kitchen teams by preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking, maintaining food quality and presentation, and keeping work areas clean and organized. Candidates should have basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, knowledge of food hygiene, good knife skills, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions. The role requires physical stamina, teamwork, discipline, attention to detail, and willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to learn quickly, maintain consistent standards, support senior chefs, and deliver timely service in a busy luxury-hotel environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its brands are known for refined service, comfortable accommodation, distinctive dining, and strong attention to guest care. Shangri-La hotels typically provide structured training, career development, staff meals, uniform support, and employee benefits, although arrangements vary by property and position. In Hong Kong, the group operates several prestigious hotels and offers opportunities across culinary operations, restaurants, housekeeping, guest services, engineering, finance, and management. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate professionalism, cultural awareness, teamwork, and a consistent commitment to the company’s high service standards.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers many hospitality opportunities in hotels, restaurants, private clubs, catering companies, and tourism businesses, especially for trained chefs and service professionals. The city combines Chinese traditions, international influences, festivals, dim sum culture, shopping, hiking, beaches, and a fast-paced urban lifestyle. Accommodation and transport are convenient, though rent can be expensive; many employees share apartments or live in the New Territories for better value. The MTR provides reliable access across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the wider territory. Foreign nationals normally need an approved employment visa before starting work, with the employer supporting the application and demonstrating a genuine job offer. Applicants should prepare qualifications, work references, passport documents, and medical or background paperwork where required. Learn basic Cantonese workplace phrases, respect hierarchy and local etiquette, and budget carefully for deposits, transport, food, and initial living expenses.