Commis I - Indian Cuisine

Role summary

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The Commis I – Indian Cuisine supports the Indian kitchen team in preparing authentic dishes according to Shangri-La’s recipes and food-quality standards. Requirements typically include culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, basic knowledge of Indian ingredients and cooking methods, good hygiene awareness, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy hotel environment. The successful candidate is expected to assist with mise en place, cooking, portion control, cleaning, stock rotation, and safe food handling. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is essential. A positive attitude, teamwork, willingness to learn, and attention to detail are important for maintaining consistent guest service and kitchen standards.

About the employer

Shangri-La is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and serviced residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is known for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, elegant accommodation, and extensive dining and wellness facilities. Its Hong Kong properties serve business travellers, leisure guests, local residents, and international events. Shangri-La generally offers structured hotel training, multicultural workplaces, and opportunities to develop through different culinary and hospitality departments. Kitchen employees are expected to follow strict food-safety procedures, maintain consistent quality, and work closely with service and stewarding teams. Benefits may include staff meals, uniform, medical coverage, incentives, and discounted accommodation or dining, depending on the property and employment terms.

Working in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a fast-moving international city with excellent opportunities in hotels, restaurants, catering, finance, retail, technology, and tourism. Although best known for Hong Kong Island, the territory also includes Kowloon and the New Territories, with beaches, hiking trails, islands, and fishing villages nearby. The culture blends Chinese traditions with strong international influences; Cantonese is widely spoken, while English is common in hotels and business. Life is convenient but compact, and rent can be expensive, so many employees live in shared accommodation or staff housing. Public transport is exceptionally efficient. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored employment visa and must receive approval before starting work. The employer generally provides the contract and supporting documents. Applicants should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, medical benefits, visa costs, working hours, and leave entitlements before relocating. Hong Kong’s climate is humid, with hot summers and occasional typhoons.