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Head Mixologist - Lobster Bar & Grill
Role summary
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The Head Mixologist will lead beverage operations at Lobster Bar & Grill, creating innovative cocktails, maintaining premium service standards and overseeing the bar team. Requirements typically include several years of experience in luxury hotels, upscale restaurants or cocktail bars, strong knowledge of spirits, wines, classic and contemporary cocktails, and excellent communication skills. Experience with menu development, costing, inventory control, staff training and health and safety procedures is expected. The successful candidate should be creative, commercially aware, well presented and confident managing a busy team while delivering attentive, personalized service to international guests. A hospitality qualification, recognized mixology training and fluency in English are 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 hotel located in Admiralty, one of the city’s central commercial and shopping districts. It forms part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company known for upscale hotels, resorts and personalized Asian-inspired service. The hotel offers premium accommodation, restaurants, bars, event facilities, spa services and extensive business amenities. Lobster Bar & Grill is one of its established dining venues, serving seafood and contemporary cuisine in an elegant setting. Employees generally work in a multicultural, high-service environment with opportunities to develop careers in food and beverage, hotel operations and international hospitality. Benefits may include service charge, staff meals, medical coverage, training, leave entitlements and discounted stays, subject to the employment contract and prevailing company policies.