Dim Sum Chef

Role summary

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The Dim Sum Chef is responsible for preparing high-quality dim sum dishes, including dumplings, buns, pastries and other Cantonese specialties, while maintaining Shangri-La’s standards for taste, presentation and hygiene. Candidates should have professional Chinese cuisine experience, strong dim sum preparation skills and knowledge of traditional cooking methods. Experience in a luxury hotel or high-volume restaurant is preferred. The role requires good knife skills, consistency, creativity, teamwork and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. The successful candidate is expected to follow food-safety procedures, control portion sizes and wastage, maintain an organised workstation, support menu development and cooperate closely with the wider kitchen team.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Asia and recognised internationally for warm service, refined accommodation and memorable guest experiences. The group operates hotels, resorts and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and other global destinations. Its properties typically offer rooms and suites, restaurants, wellness facilities, meeting spaces and leisure amenities. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on Asian hospitality, service excellence, professional development and responsible business practices. In Malaysia, the company operates established luxury properties that serve both international travellers and local guests. Working for Shangri-La can provide chefs with exposure to multicultural teams, premium culinary standards, large-scale hotel operations and diverse dining concepts. Exact benefits vary by property, but may include staff meals, uniform, accommodation or allowances, medical coverage, service charge and opportunities for internal career progression.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers opportunities for chefs in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise-related hospitality and catering, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak. Penang is known for its food culture, while Langkawi and Sabah provide resort-based island lifestyles. The country blends Malay, Chinese, Indian and Indigenous traditions, with festivals, night markets and varied regional cuisine. Living costs are generally moderate, although accommodation in major tourist areas can be higher. Employees should expect a warm, humid climate and a relaxed social lifestyle, with excellent public transport in Kuala Lumpur and good domestic flights to island destinations. Foreign workers normally need employer sponsorship for the appropriate employment pass or work permit, and should not begin work before approval. Employers commonly assist with immigration procedures, medical checks and relocation arrangements. Candidates should confirm housing, insurance, airfare, leave, service charge and contract terms before accepting an offer.