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Catering

Restaurants; Fast Food Shops; Beverage Serving Places; Event Catering; Meal/ Food Service Activities; Restaurants in Clubs.

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Year 2022 Tooltips

Managerial and Professional

0

Supervisory

0

Craft and Operative

0

Administrative and Others

0

Total

0

Managerial and Professional

0

Vacancy rate: 0.1%

Supervisory

0

Vacancy rate: 1.8%

Craft and Operative

0

Vacancy rate: 6.7%

Administrative and Others

0

Vacancy rate: 0.1%

Total

0

Vacancy rate: 5.3%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Managerial and Professional

0

Supervisory

0

Craft and Operative

0

Administrative and Others

0

Total

0

Managerial and Professional

0

Supervisory

0

Craft and Operative

0

Administrative and Others

0

Total

0

Managerial and Professional

0

Turnover rate: 2.6%

Supervisory

0

Turnover rate: 6.6%

Craft and Operative

0

Turnover rate: 26.3%

Administrative and Others

0

Turnover rate: 32.1%

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Monthly Income Tooltips

2022

2018

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Managerial and Professional

57.8%Secondary 4 to 7

Icon of Supervisory

Supervisory

80.2%Secondary 4 to 7

Icon of Craft and Operative

Craft and Operative

64.1%Secondary 3 or below

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

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Managerial and Professional

45.3%6 years to less than 10 years

23.5%3 years to less than 6 years

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Supervisory

42.7%3 years to less than 6 years

42.0%1 year to less than 3 years

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Craft and Operative

35.5%No experience

30.9%Less than 1 year

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Recruitment Difficulties

1st

Working conditions (e.g. working hours, shift work)

2nd

Competition for manpower from other industries

3rd

Terms of employment (e.g. compensation and benefits)

Manpower Demand

Average Annual Growth

0

2022

Actual

0

2026

Forecast

0

Note(s):
(1) The figures included Employees + Vacancies (Full-time and Part-time).
(2) The manpower forecast is based on the statistical modelling of relevant economic indicators which reflect important changes in the local economy, demography and labour market.

 

All the percentages are rounded to nearest 0.1%.

Report

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  • Catering
  • 2022 Manpower Survey Report

An Encouraging Business Environment

Hong Kong has returned to normalcy in the post-COVID 19 era. The fast and convenient links with the Mainland and the rest of the world have resumed and different businesses in the city are gradually reviving. The Government has also launched the "Happy Hong Kong" campaign, which features a wide range of fun and interesting activities across Hong Kong for citizens to enjoy happy moments together. It is hoped that the campaign can help stimulate local consumption and boost the economy.

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  • Catering
  • 2025 Manpower Update Report

Navigating Challenges, Seizing Opportunities

Hong Kong’s catering industry is navigating a complex and evolving landscape shaped by economic pressures, rising operational costs, and shifting consumer behaviours. With increasing competition from neighbouring regions and changing expectations among younger workers, businesses are rethinking their staffing strategies and service models. This overview explores key challenges such as recruitment difficulties, industry image, and training needs, while highlighting opportunities for innovation, cultural integration, and collaboration across sectors. As tourism and events gradually rebound, the industry is poised to embrace transformation and build a resilient, future-ready workforce.