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Waiter / Waitress - Hung Tong (侍應生)
Role summary
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The Waiter/Waitress at Hung Tong is responsible for welcoming guests, taking food and beverage orders, serving dishes and drinks, clearing tables, processing requests, and maintaining high service standards. Candidates should have relevant restaurant or hotel experience, good communication skills, a professional appearance, and a genuine hospitality attitude. Knowledge of Cantonese and English is valuable, while Mandarin and other languages are an advantage. The role requires good product knowledge, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The successful candidate is expected to provide attentive, efficient, and personalised service in a busy Chinese restaurant environment.
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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 Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong is a luxury waterfront hotel located in Hung Hom, overlooking Victoria Harbour. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia and other global destinations. The hotel is known for contemporary design, harbour views, refined dining, meetings and events, and warm, personalised service. Its restaurants and bars serve a wide range of local and international guests, creating opportunities for employees to develop experience in upscale hospitality. Kerry Hotel promotes professional standards, teamwork, guest engagement, and service excellence. Employees may receive benefits such as staff meals, training, uniform provision, medical coverage, paid leave, and hotel or group privileges, depending on the position and employment terms.