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The Captain at Summer Palace is expected to supervise daily restaurant operations, lead service staff, coordinate table assignments, maintain high standards of Chinese fine dining, and ensure guests receive attentive, efficient service. Requirements typically include previous experience as a captain, supervisor, or senior waiter in an upscale hotel or restaurant, strong knowledge of food and beverage service, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle guest requests professionally. Fluency in English and Cantonese is highly advantageous, while Mandarin may also be valued. The successful candidate should be well presented, organised, team-oriented, and available to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
Shangri-La Group is an international luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong and recognised for its Asian-inspired approach to service. It operates hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other major destinations. Shangri-La properties are known for refined accommodation, quality dining, wellness facilities, and personalised guest experiences. Summer Palace, located at Island Shangri-La in Hong Kong, is the group’s acclaimed Cantonese restaurant and has earned a strong reputation for elegant cuisine and attentive service. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with opportunities for structured training, internal mobility, and career development. The company places emphasis on genuine hospitality, professionalism, teamwork, and creating memorable experiences for both guests and colleagues.
Hong Kong offers extensive opportunities in hotels, restaurants, retail, finance, technology, logistics, and professional services, with hospitality employers including major international hotel groups. Its culture blends Cantonese traditions, international influences, festivals, temples, and a fast-paced urban lifestyle. Residents enjoy excellent public transport, diverse food, shopping, nightlife, hiking trails, beaches, and easy access to surrounding islands and mainland China. Housing can be expensive, especially in central districts, so many employees share accommodation or live in areas such as Kowloon or the New Territories. Foreign employees generally need a valid employment visa arranged with an approved sponsoring employer before starting work. The employer usually supports documentation, while applicants must provide qualifications, experience, and a confirmed offer. Hong Kong’s climate is humid and subtropical, with hot summers and occasional typhoons. New arrivals should budget carefully, obtain health insurance details, and understand local employment and tenancy rules.
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