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Business Development Manager

JY Spring Drink Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

This role is for a Business Development Manager within the café and catering sector focused on developing and implementing business plans to achieve sales targets and growth. The position involves managing sales pipelines, maintaining relationships with key accounts, and collaborating with various teams to support strategic business objectives.

Selangor
MYR 4000 - 5500

Junior Sous Chef - Western Banquet

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Junior Sous Chef - Western Banquet is an entry-level management position responsible for assisting in leading kitchen staff and achieving daily kitchen objectives. The role involves participating in food production, purchasing, sanitation, and maintaining budget controls while supporting guest and employee satisfaction.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Food Services Supervisor

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Food Services Supervisor leads a team in a dining environment to ensure effective teamwork and high service standards. The role involves overseeing staff, managing inventories and dining areas, assisting with personnel functions, and ensuring guest safety and satisfaction according to company policies.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Barista

JY Spring Drink Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

This role is for a Barista responsible for managing daily opening and closing operations of the café, preparing beverages, and maintaining a clean environment. The position requires interaction with customers, inventory management, and adherence to health and safety standards. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Melayu is necessary, and prior work experience is required, although fresh graduates may apply.

Selangor
MYR 2200 - 3000

Food & Beverage Supervisor (Latest Recipe)

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Food & Beverage Supervisor (Latest Recipe) leads a team to ensure efficient service and meet guest needs in a restaurant setting. The role includes overseeing staff grooming, managing dining room operations, inventory control, and assisting with staffing and employee development while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Kitchen Crew

But First Club Cafe
Full-Time

This role involves supporting kitchen operations by preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, managing supplies, and ensuring food safety. The position requires working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment under the supervision of a chef or manager.

Selangor
MYR 1800 - 2200

Sous Chef _Western

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Sous Chef Western role involves leading daily kitchen operations and managing food-related functions to ensure culinary standards are met. The position requires supervising kitchen areas, guiding staff development, and maintaining sanitation and food handling standards.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Chef de Partie- Pastry

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chef de Partie - Pastry is responsible for preparing desserts and other food items according to established recipes and quality standards. This role involves maintaining food quality and proper portioning while supporting kitchen operations and guest service needs.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Barista @ Beyond Coffee, Bandar Sunway

Hometaste
Full-Time

This role is for a Barista at Beyond Coffee in Bandar Sunway. The position focuses on delivering high-quality coffee and creating a positive customer experience while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Selangor
MYR 2000 - 3000

Chef de Partie - Pastry

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chef de Partie - Pastry is responsible for preparing desserts, managing kitchen tasks, and ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene standards. The role includes food preparation, quality control, communication with staff, and assisting management with training and scheduling.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

ASSISTANT CHIEF BAKER

AEON
Full-Time

The Assistant Chief Baker role involves supporting the head baker in daily production tasks while learning essential baking skills. This position requires teamwork and adherence to production schedules to ensure high-quality bakery products.

Johor
Undisclosed

Regional Senior Executive, Research & Development (Non - Coffee)

ZUS COFFEE
Full-Time

This role involves leading the ideation and development of new beverage concepts by analyzing market trends, consumer insights, and internal initiatives. The position requires cross-functional collaboration and managing various aspects of product lifecycle, including market research, sensory evaluations, and supplier relationships.

Selangor
Undisclosed

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.