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Host / Hostess - Summer Palace
Role summary
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The Host or Hostess welcomes guests, manages table assignments and reservations, escorts diners to their tables, handles enquiries and coordinates closely with restaurant service teams. For Summer Palace at Island Shangri-La, candidates should have previous experience in a hotel or fine-dining restaurant, a polished and friendly manner, good communication skills and strong attention to detail. English is generally required, while Cantonese and/or Mandarin is highly advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to deliver discreet, personalized service, remain calm during busy periods, maintain professional grooming standards and support a smooth guest experience from arrival to departure. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays is normally required.
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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, connected to Pacific Place and close to the city’s major business, shopping and cultural areas. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company operating hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other global destinations. The hotel offers premium accommodation, restaurants, banquet facilities, wellness services and extensive business and event amenities. Summer Palace is its acclaimed Cantonese fine-dining restaurant, known for refined cuisine and attentive service. Employees typically work in a structured international hotel environment with training, career-development opportunities, staff dining and other hospitality benefits, subject to the terms of the specific position.