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Dim Sum Chef
Role summary
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The Dim Sum Chef is responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dim sum dishes according to established recipes and hotel standards. Requirements typically include professional culinary training, previous experience in dim sum or Chinese cuisine, strong knowledge of dough preparation, fillings, steaming and frying techniques, and good food-safety awareness. The candidate should be organised, creative, reliable and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced hotel kitchen. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness, controlling food waste, checking ingredient quality, supporting menu consistency and working cooperatively with chefs and service teams. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is expected.
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 luxury five-star hotel located in the heart of Malaysia's capital, close to major business districts, shopping areas and cultural attractions. 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 global markets. The Kuala Lumpur property offers premium accommodation, restaurants, banquet and meeting facilities, wellness services and attentive guest experiences. Its food and beverage operations typically include international and Asian cuisine outlets, creating opportunities for chefs with specialist skills such as dim sum preparation. Employees work in a structured hotel environment focused on service quality, professional standards, teamwork, hygiene and guest satisfaction.