Car Washer (Part-time)

Role summary

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The Car Washer is responsible for cleaning and maintaining hotel vehicles, including washing, vacuuming, polishing, and checking vehicles before use. Duties may include moving cars safely, reporting damage or maintenance concerns, keeping washing equipment and work areas tidy, and supporting other transport-related tasks when required. Candidates should be physically fit, dependable, safety-conscious, and comfortable working outdoors in changing weather. Previous car-washing, detailing, driving, or hotel-service experience is helpful but may not be essential. A valid Hong Kong driving licence, good communication skills, attention to detail, and a flexible attitude toward part-time shifts, weekends, and public holidays may be expected.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other destinations. Its properties are known for high service standards, comfortable accommodation, extensive dining facilities, and personalised guest care. The group operates several renowned hotels in Hong Kong, including Island Shangri-La and Kowloon Shangri-La. Employees typically work in a professional, multicultural environment where courtesy, reliability, teamwork, grooming, and attention to detail are highly valued. Shangri-La also provides opportunities across hotel operations, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, guest services, administration, and management. Benefits and employment conditions vary according to the property, position, working hours, and local labour regulations.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a major international business and tourism hub with opportunities in hospitality, retail, finance, logistics, technology, healthcare, and professional services. Its culture combines Cantonese traditions, international influences, festivals, temples, strong food culture, and a fast-paced working style. Lifestyle is convenient but often expensive, especially for housing; public transport is excellent, and beaches, hiking trails, islands, and country parks provide easy escapes from the city. Foreign nationals generally need an approved employment visa before starting work, and the employer usually sponsors applications under Hong Kong immigration rules. Part-time work may have specific eligibility restrictions, so candidates should confirm visa conditions carefully. Relocating typically involves arranging accommodation, identification documents, banking, medical coverage, and transport access. Cantonese is widely spoken, while English is common in hotels and business settings.