Commis I - Indian Cuisine

Role summary

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The Commis I – Indian Cuisine supports the kitchen team in preparing authentic Indian dishes to Shangri-La’s quality and hygiene standards. Requirements typically include basic professional cookery training or relevant kitchen experience, knowledge of Indian ingredients and cooking methods, food-safety awareness, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. The successful candidate should be hardworking, organised, physically fit, and willing to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Expectations include maintaining a clean workstation, assisting with mise en place, controlling food waste, supporting senior chefs during service, and consistently delivering well-presented food in a busy luxury-hotel environment.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is recognised for personalised service, strong Asian hospitality values, and high standards in accommodation, dining, wellness, and guest experiences. Shangri-La operates several luxury properties in Hong Kong, including Island Shangri-La and Kowloon Shangri-La, serving business travellers, leisure guests, and international events. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and may receive benefits such as meals, uniform, training, medical coverage, staff rates, and career-development opportunities, depending on the property and employment contract.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a compact, highly international city made up of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories, with excellent public transport and abundant hospitality opportunities. Hotels, restaurants, clubs, catering companies, and resorts regularly recruit chefs, kitchen assistants, servers, and supervisors. The culture blends Cantonese traditions with global influences; politeness, punctuality, efficiency, and respect for hierarchy are valued at work. Lifestyle is energetic, urban, and convenient, although accommodation and living costs can be high. Overseas employees generally need an employment visa sponsored by the hiring company before starting work. Employers usually provide contract details and visa documentation, while applicants must meet qualification and salary requirements. Research housing, transport, healthcare, and work-permit conditions before relocating.