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Thai Restaurant Manager

Kin Thai Restaurant
Full-Time

The Thai Restaurant Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a Thai restaurant. This role involves managing both front and back of house activities while ensuring high standards of customer service and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Demi Chef de Partie - Commissary

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Demi Chef de Partie - Commissary is responsible for preparing special meals and substitute items while ensuring proper cooking and food quality standards. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining the kitchen's operational efficiency and upholding the high standards of Marriott International.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Food and Beverage Outlet Supervisor

JY Spring Drink Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Food and Beverage Outlet Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily outlet operations to ensure smooth workflow and consistent performance. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining high standards of service and product quality in a fast-paced environment.

Selangor
MYR 3500 - 4500

Cafe Manager

PCA Group Sdn. Bhd.
Full-Time

The Cafe Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations and ensuring exceptional customer service. This role impacts the overall customer experience and operational efficiency within the cafe environment.

Selangor
MYR 4500 - 6500

Team Leader (Food Line)

AEON
Full-Time

The Team Leader (Food Line) is responsible for ensuring customer satisfaction through strong relationship building and product quality maintenance. This role oversees organizational efficiency, employee training, and financial performance while fostering a positive work environment and teamwork among staff.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Food Safety Officer

Genting Malaysia Berhad
Full-Time

The Food Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with food safety standards and regulations. This role involves maintaining HACCP and ISO certifications while conducting inspections and microbiology tests to safeguard food quality and safety.

Pahang
Undisclosed

CHIEF BAKER

AEON
Full-Time

The Chief Baker is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the bakery department. This role involves managing staff, ensuring product quality, and achieving sales targets in a fast-paced retail environment.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Regional Senior Executive, Business Development Admin

ZUS COFFEE
Internship

The Regional Senior Executive, Business Development Admin is responsible for overseeing business development administrative functions to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. This role plays a crucial part in supporting the overall business strategy and enhancing outlet performance through effective management and analysis.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Full Time Crew ( Nando's Eco Majestic )

Nandos Chickenland Malaysia Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Full Time Crew is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment. This role involves assisting in food preparation and collaborating with team members to ensure a positive dining experience in a fast-paced setting.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Retail Crew ( Ipoh Parade )

Berjaya Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Sdn Bhd
Part-Time

The Retail Crew is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store and ensuring a high level of customer service and product quality. This role is essential in creating a memorable experience for guests while adhering to company standards and procedures.

Perak
MYR 1800

Head Chef – Private Kitchen (Anyara Hills)

KHK Land
Full-Time

The Head Chef is responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations and ensuring the highest culinary standards are met. This role involves creating innovative menus, managing food preparation, and leading a team of chefs in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Commis III

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Commis III is responsible for preparing ingredients for cooking and ensuring food quality standards are met. This role plays a crucial part in the kitchen environment, supporting teamwork and maintaining safety protocols.

Sabah
Undisclosed

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated July 2026

About Food and Beverage Jobs in Malaysia

Malaysia's food and beverage (F&B) sector is one of the most vibrant in Asia — shaped by the country's extraordinary culinary diversity, a thriving restaurant culture, major food manufacturing industry, and rapidly growing food delivery ecosystem. F&B employment spans commercial kitchen operations, restaurant management, food science and technology, quality assurance, food production, and FMCG brand management.

The manufacturing side is anchored by global FMCG giants with major Malaysian operations: Nestlé Malaysia (one of its largest global production sites), F&N Foods, Dutch Lady, Carlsberg Malaysia, Heineken Malaysia, Kellogg's, and Campbell Soup. Local champions include Mamee-Double Decker, Yeo Hiap Seng, Massimo Bread (Gardenia), and Power Root. On the restaurant and café side, international franchises (McDonald's, KFC, Starbucks, Pizza Hut) coexist with a dynamic independent F&B scene of cafés, bistros, and cloud kitchen operators.

Halal certification is a defining characteristic of Malaysia's F&B industry — governed by JAKIM standards. Malaysia's ambition to be a global halal hub creates unique career opportunities in halal food science, certification compliance, and export-oriented food production that are not found in most other markets.

Salary & Hiring Trends in Food and Beverage

F&B service staff (barista, server, kitchen crew) earn RM 1,800 – RM 2,800/month. Restaurant supervisors and kitchen team leaders earn RM 2,800 – RM 4,500/month. Restaurant managers and executive chefs earn RM 4,500 – RM 8,000/month. Food technologists, QA managers, and production managers in manufacturing earn RM 5,000 – RM 10,000/month.

The fastest-growing F&B roles are in food technology (product development, ingredient innovation), food delivery operations management, and halal food compliance. FMCG brand management roles in F&B pay substantially more than equivalent restaurant roles — brand managers at Nestlé and F&N earn RM 7,000–14,000/month at mid-career. Cloud kitchen operators and food tech start-ups (Grab Food, FoodPanda partners) are also expanding headcount aggressively in 2025.

Top Food and Beverage Roles in Malaysia

Chef / Head Chef

Leads kitchen operations, creates menus, manages food costs, and maintains consistency and hygiene standards in restaurant or hotel kitchens.

Restaurant / F&B Manager

Oversees all aspects of restaurant or café operations — from staffing and service standards to P&L management and customer experience.

Food Technologist / Product Developer

Develops new food and beverage products, conducts sensory evaluation, and manages regulatory compliance for food manufacturers.

Quality Assurance (QA) Executive / Manager

Ensures food products meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards — including HACCP, GMP, halal certification, and customer audits.

Barista / Café Supervisor

Prepares and serves specialty coffee and beverages while maintaining café service standards — a rapidly growing role in Malaysia's café culture boom.

F&B Production Supervisor / Manager

Manages food and beverage manufacturing lines — scheduling, GMP compliance, waste reduction, and team performance in FMCG production facilities.

How to Land a Food and Beverage Job in Malaysia

  1. 1

    Search SuperJobs by role ("chef", "food technologist", "QA manager", "restaurant manager", "barista") or browse the Food and Beverage industry filter for all active listings.

  2. 2

    For culinary roles, highlight your formal culinary training (Le Cordon Bleu, Academy of Pastry Arts Malaysia, SHATEC), cuisine specialisations, and any Michelin-rated or award-winning establishments you have worked at.

  3. 3

    For food manufacturing roles, include your HACCP certification, GMP training, halal compliance knowledge, and any FMCG brands or product ranges you have worked on.

  4. 4

    Apply through SuperJobs with a CV that clearly distinguishes whether you are targeting F&B service, manufacturing, or food technology — recruiters screen these as different talent pools.

  5. 5

    Prepare for practical assessments: restaurant operations roles often include a trial shift; food technologist roles may require a technical interview covering food science principles and regulatory knowledge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of food and beverage jobs are available in Malaysia?
F&B jobs in Malaysia include chef, sous chef, pastry chef, head chef, barista, café supervisor, restaurant manager, F&B manager, food technologist, product development executive, QA executive, HACCP coordinator, halal compliance officer, food production supervisor, process engineer (food), F&B brand manager, purchasing executive, and food safety auditor. Roles exist in restaurants, cafés, hotels, food manufacturing plants, FMCG companies, catering companies, and cloud kitchens.
What is the salary range for food and beverage jobs in Malaysia?
F&B service staff and baristas earn RM 1,800–2,800/month. Kitchen supervisors and restaurant floor managers earn RM 2,800–4,500/month. Head chefs and restaurant managers earn RM 4,500–8,000/month. Food technologists and QA managers in manufacturing earn RM 5,000–10,000/month. Senior F&B directors and general managers at upscale hotel groups earn RM 10,000–20,000/month. FMCG brand managers at Nestlé or F&N earn RM 7,000–14,000/month at mid-career.
What qualifications are needed for food and beverage jobs in Malaysia?
Culinary roles benefit from formal chef training (Diploma in Culinary Arts, SHATEC, Le Cordon Bleu). Food technologist and QA roles require a degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, or a related science discipline. HACCP certification is widely required for QA and production roles. For food manufacturing, knowledge of JAKIM halal certification standards, ISO 22000, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) is essential. Restaurant management roles value business acumen alongside hospitality experience.
Which companies hire the most F&B professionals in Malaysia?
Major F&B employers include Nestlé Malaysia, F&N Foods, Dutch Lady, Carlsberg Malaysia, Heineken Malaysia, Mamee-Double Decker, Gardenia, Yeo Hiap Seng, and Power Root (manufacturing). On the restaurant side: McDonald's Malaysia, KFC Malaysia, Starbucks Malaysia, Pizza Hut, Domino's, and large home-grown chains like OldTown White Coffee, Secret Recipe, and Nando's Malaysia. Hotel F&B departments at Marriott, Hilton, and Shangri-La are also consistent hirers of culinary and management talent.
How do I apply for food and beverage jobs on SuperJobs?
Search "F&B jobs Malaysia", "chef jobs Kuala Lumpur", or "food technologist Malaysia" on SuperJobs. Filter by the Food and Beverage industry, your preferred role type, and location. Include your culinary certifications, HACCP training, or food science degree in your profile. Many restaurant and café employers conduct rolling recruitment — applications are reviewed on a weekly basis rather than against a fixed intake cycle.