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Bar Manager - Lobster Bar & Grill
Role summary
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The Bar Manager oversees daily operations at Lobster Bar & Grill, including beverage service, team supervision, stock control, cost management, guest satisfaction and compliance with hotel standards. Candidates should have solid experience managing a bar or upscale restaurant, preferably within a luxury hotel or premium dining environment. Strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, spirits and service procedures is expected, along with good leadership, communication and organisational skills. The successful candidate should be guest-focused, commercially aware and confident in training and motivating staff. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays is essential. Cantonese and English are useful, while additional language skills and recognised beverage qualifications would be advantageous.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel line jobs only via the Labour Department's import scheme: 4-week local test, median wage, 2 local staff per import; managers get a General Employment Policy visa.
Watch for: Since 16 June 2026 kitchen and table-service jobs need a 6-week local test and 3 local staff per import; the hotel applies, you cannot apply yourself.
Official source: Labour Department: Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Hong Kong
Usual for Hong Kong, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Not for local hires; imported line staff are housed by the hotel, at most 20% of pay deducted (scheme rule) |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff canteen or duty meals common; free for imported workers when provided (scheme rule) |
| Flights | None for local hires; imported workers get free flights both ways (scheme rule); managers negotiate |
| Service charge | Varies by hotel; ask how the service charge is shared before you accept |
| Contract | Imported workers: 24 months at most, then 7+ days home leave and a new approval (scheme rule) |
| Leave | 7 days a year, rising to 14 after 9 years, plus 15 statutory holidays (by law) |
| Income tax | 0% up to HKD 145,000 a year (about USD 18,600), then 2% to 17%; pension (MPF) 5%, max HKD 1,500 a month |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong is a luxury five-star hotel located in Admiralty, at the heart of Hong Kong Island. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company known for high-end hotels, resorts and personalised Asian-inspired service. The property offers luxury accommodation, fine dining restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, a health club and spa. Lobster Bar & Grill is one of the hotel’s signature dining venues, combining premium seafood and grill dishes with an extensive beverage programme in an elegant setting. Employees can expect structured hotel operations, international service standards and opportunities to work with experienced hospitality professionals. The company typically supports staff development through training, employee benefits and internal career progression, although exact conditions vary by position and employment package.