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Sommelier
Role summary
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The Sommelier supports the club’s restaurants and beverage operations by selecting, purchasing, storing and serving wines, while advising members and guests on suitable pairings. Requirements typically include recognised wine qualifications such as WSET, strong knowledge of international wine regions, confident communication skills and relevant experience in a quality hotel, club or restaurant. Cantonese and English are valuable in Hong Kong, while additional languages are an advantage. The successful candidate is expected to deliver polished service, maintain cellar and inventory standards, train service colleagues, assist with wine-list development and contribute to sales. A professional appearance, commercial awareness, attention to detail and a genuine interest in hospitality are essential.
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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 Aberdeen Marina Club
Aberdeen Marina Club is a premium private club in Hong Kong operated under the Shangri-La group. Located in the southern part of Hong Kong Island, it combines marina facilities with dining, recreation, sports and family-focused leisure services. Members and guests can typically enjoy restaurants and bars, fitness and wellness facilities, swimming pools, water-based activities, social events and spaces for private functions. The club’s hospitality operation places strong emphasis on personalised service, presentation and creating a welcoming environment for members. A Sommelier would work closely with restaurant and beverage teams, supporting wine sales and service across the club’s dining venues. As part of the wider Shangri-La network, the club offers exposure to an international luxury-hospitality culture, structured operating standards and opportunities to develop within food and beverage or other hotel and club departments.