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Commis - Cafe Kool & In Room Dining (廚師)
Role summary
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The Commis supports the culinary team at Café Kool and In-Room Dining by preparing ingredients, assisting with cooking, plating dishes, maintaining hygiene standards and completing kitchen duties assigned by senior chefs. Candidates are generally expected to have basic culinary training or relevant kitchen experience, although motivated entry-level applicants may be considered. The role requires knowledge of food safety, good personal hygiene, physical stamina, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is essential. A cooperative attitude, willingness to learn and reliable teamwork are particularly important in a busy luxury hotel environment.
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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 Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong is a luxury five-star hotel located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, overlooking Victoria Harbour. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other regions. The hotel offers guestrooms and suites, restaurants, banquet facilities, conference services, spa amenities and 24-hour in-room dining. Its food and beverage operations serve a wide range of international and Cantonese cuisine, creating opportunities for chefs and hospitality professionals at different career stages. Employees typically work in a structured, service-focused environment with established training, quality and hygiene standards. The hotel also provides exposure to luxury hospitality, multicultural guests and high-volume operations, making it a useful workplace for culinary professionals seeking experience in Hong Kong.