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Business & Operation Assistant Lead

MyPetani
Full-Time

This role involves overseeing daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and service quality. The position requires leading and motivating teams, maintaining product quality and hygiene standards, managing inventory and costs, and supporting business growth strategies.

Selangor
MYR 3500 - 5000

Internship Kitchen Helper

Sausage and Ribs Shack Sdn Bhd
Internship

This Kitchen Helper Internship involves preparing ingredients, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and restocking supplies. It provides an opportunity to develop cooking skills while working alongside chefs in a kitchen environment.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 600 - 1000

Chef De Partie - Chinese Banquet

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chef De Partie for a Chinese Banquet is responsible for preparing special meals, managing cooking temperatures, and ensuring proper food presentation and quality. The role includes maintaining food logs, communicating with the team, assisting with employee-related tasks, and adhering to safety and security policies. Experience in a related field and preferred education from a technical or vocational school are indicated, with no supervisory experience required.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Assistant Cook cum baker

SOCC Holdings Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

This role is for an Assistant Cook cum Baker responsible for supporting food preparation tasks, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and assisting senior chefs. The position involves helping prepare meals, managing kitchen operations, and ensuring food quality and safety standards are met.

Sarawak
MYR 1800 - 2000

F&B Sales Manager

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Food & Beverage Sales Manager is responsible for driving sales for the hotel's venues by managing sales opportunities and building long-term customer relationships. The role involves working collaboratively with sales channels and stakeholders to achieve sales objectives and ensure effective service delivery.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

F&B and Event Service Expert (Waiter/Waitress)

Marriott International
Full-Time

The F&B and Event Service Expert role involves delivering a memorable dining and event experience through food and drink service. The position requires teamwork, communication, and adherence to company policies and safety standards to support a positive guest experience.

Penang
Undisclosed

Commis II

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Commis II assists in preparing and cooking meals in a hotel kitchen. The role involves ingredient preparation, cooking according to standards, operating kitchen appliances, and maintaining cleanliness and safety. The position requires physical activity and teamwork within the kitchen environment.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Junior Sous Chef - Flock Kitchen

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Junior Sous Chef at Flock Kitchen supports daily kitchen operations and helps achieve daily objectives. This entry-level management role involves assisting in leading kitchen staff, managing food production and purchasing, and ensuring kitchen sanitation while maintaining guest and employee satisfaction within the operating budget.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Service Crew

DRURY HERITAGE SDN. BHD.
Full-Time

The Service Crew role at Drury Heritage Cafe Lounge involves providing excellent customer service and maintaining a clean and organized environment. The position requires supporting service flow during various periods and assisting multiple teams to ensure guests have a welcoming and comfortable experience.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 1800 - 2300

Food Services Supervisor (Latest Recipe)

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Food Services Supervisor at Latest Recipe is responsible for leading a team to ensure effective teamwork and optimum guest service in a food service environment. The role includes overseeing staff grooming, managing operations, and supporting management with HR and administrative functions while maintaining safety, quality standards, and confidentiality.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Sous Chef-Junior

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Sous Chef-Junior is an entry-level management role responsible for assisting and leading kitchen staff to meet daily objectives in food production, purchasing, and sanitation. The position involves supervising kitchen operations, maintaining culinary standards, coordinating with service departments, and ensuring budget adherence.

Putrajaya
Undisclosed

Barista

Yama by HojichaYa
Full-Time

This role involves preparing tea beverages and providing customer service at Yama by HojichaYa. The position emphasizes teamwork and interaction with customers in a tea-focused environment.

Selangor
MYR 2100 - 2500

By SuperJobs Career Team · Updated May 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.