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Tea Master
Role summary
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The Tea Master is expected to possess strong knowledge of Chinese and international teas, including their origins, preparation methods, flavor profiles and appropriate food pairings. Typical requirements include relevant experience in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, tea house or specialist beverage environment, excellent presentation skills, and confident spoken English; Cantonese or Mandarin is highly advantageous. The successful candidate should be passionate about tea culture, attentive to detail and capable of delivering refined guest service. Responsibilities may include preparing and serving tea, recommending selections, maintaining tea equipment and inventory, training colleagues, supporting ceremonies or events, and ensuring consistently high hygiene and service standards. A polished, warm and knowledgeable manner is 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 Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong
Island Shangri-La, Hong Kong is a luxury five-star hotel located in Admiralty, above Pacific Place and close to Hong Kong’s central business district. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company operating luxury hotels, resorts and city properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and other markets. The hotel is known for personalized service, elegant accommodation, extensive dining facilities, wellness amenities and high standards of guest care. Its restaurants and lounges serve international cuisine as well as Cantonese and wider Chinese culinary traditions, creating opportunities for specialists in tea, food and beverage. Employees typically work in a multicultural environment with structured hospitality procedures, guest-focused service expectations and opportunities for professional development. The property’s location provides convenient access to offices, shopping, public transport and Hong Kong’s major cultural attractions.