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Commis
Role summary
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The Commis supports the kitchen team with food preparation, basic cooking, plating, stock handling and maintaining clean, hygienic work areas. Candidates should have a culinary certificate or relevant kitchen experience, although motivated entry-level applicants may also be considered. The role requires good knowledge of food safety, willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays, and the ability to follow recipes and instructions accurately. Shangri-La expects candidates to be reliable, physically fit, well-groomed, team-oriented and eager to learn. Previous hotel or restaurant experience is helpful, along with a positive attitude and the ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
Can I work in Malaysia?
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How it works
How it works: Line staff: worker quotas for 15 Asian countries, frozen since March 2023 and not reopened for hotels. Others: Employment Pass at RM 5,000+ basic (about USD 1,150).
Watch for: Hotels were left out of the 2025 quota reopenings and no 2026 hotel opening was found. Sabah and Sarawak run their own immigration: a Peninsular pass is not valid there.
Official source: Immigration Department of Malaysia: foreign workers. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malaysia
Usual for Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts: usually shared staff quarters; city hotels: usually not; managers may get an allowance |
|---|---|
| Meals | Usually duty meals in a staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior expat packages only; not standard |
| Service charge | About 10% on bills, shared by points; cannot count towards the minimum wage (by law) |
| Contract | Pass-linked fixed term: 1 year for line staff, up to 5 for managers; probation usually 3 to 6 months |
| Leave | Peninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law) |
| Income tax | Flat 30% until you pass 182 days in a year, then 0% to 30% (about 4% at RM 5,000 a month, before reliefs) |
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 Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur
Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur is a five-star city hotel located near the capital’s major business, shopping and cultural districts. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company known for luxury hotels, resorts and distinctive Asian-inspired service. The Kuala Lumpur property offers guest rooms, restaurants, lounges, meeting facilities, recreational amenities and professional opportunities across hotel operations. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured service standards, training and opportunities for career development. The hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups and events, so departments often operate at a fast pace and to high quality expectations. For culinary employees, the property can provide valuable experience in hotel kitchens, banquet operations and multiple food and beverage outlets.