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Food & Beverage Services Expert - Bartender - Kayuputi

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Food & Beverage Services Expert - Bartender at Kayuputi is responsible for delivering guest services during events and banquets. This role involves teamwork, professionalism, and performing various physical tasks while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Kedah
Undisclosed

Regional Senior Executive, Supply Chain & Sourcing (Food)

ZUS COFFEE
Full-Time

This role involves ensuring food products meet quality standards and are prepared for market launch. The position requires interaction with suppliers and focuses on maintaining product quality and managing costs. It supports the introduction of new food products to the market.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Junior Sous Chef

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Junior Sous Chef is responsible for supervising and coordinating kitchen staff to ensure food preparation and presentation meet quality standards. This role involves managing food displays, monitoring stock, supporting kitchen operations, and assisting management with team-related tasks. The position requires relevant vocational education and several years of experience, including supervisory duties.

Sarawak
Undisclosed

Food Services Supervisor - Banquet

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Food Services Supervisor - Banquet oversees the food service staff to ensure effective teamwork and guest satisfaction. This role involves monitoring staff appearance, managing dining operations, supporting staff management, and maintaining compliance with company policies and safety standards.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

ASSISTANT MILLER

Malayan Flour Mills Berhad
Full-Time

The Assistant Miller will oversee the production lines in a flour milling facility, ensuring efficiency and quality compliance. This role involves managing daily operations, promoting safety, and facilitating staff training.

Johor
Undisclosed

Internship for Culinary Internship Program

COOK PRO MANUFACTURING
Internship

This Culinary Internship involves assisting chefs with cooking and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. It offers practical experience in a dynamic kitchen environment to develop cooking skills.

Selangor
MYR 600 - 1000

Chef de Partie

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing meals, ensuring food quality, and managing food presentation. The role involves supporting management with personnel functions and adhering to company safety and security policies. This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a professional kitchen environment.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Cafe Assistant Manager

Runningmen Catering
Full-Time

The Assistant Manager at the café is responsible for overseeing daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and customer satisfaction. The role includes managing the café team, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and handling customer inquiries and complaints.

Selangor
MYR 3000 - 4300

Bartender / Mixologist - Renaissance Johor Bahru

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Bartender / Mixologist role at Renaissance Johor Bahru involves providing food and drink services while engaging with guests. The position includes supporting event functions, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to company policies and safety standards in a professional manner.

Johor
Undisclosed

QA/QC Executive (Food Science)

Monoluxury Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

Monoluxury Sdn Bhd is seeking a QA/QC Executive (Food Science) to ensure the quality and safety of our food products. This full-time role involves developing quality procedures, conducting inspections, and collaborating with production teams.

Cameron Highlands, Pahang
RM 2,500 – RM 3,500 per month

Business Development Executive

FunNow SEA Sdn. Bhd.
Full-Time

The Business Development Executive at Eatigo Malaysia is responsible for expanding the merchant network by acquiring new restaurant partners for the Eatigo platform. This field-based role in Johor involves partner acquisition, relationship management, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies, reporting to the Country Lead in Kuala Lumpur.

Johor
Undisclosed

Assistant Restaurant Manager - Renaissance Johor Bahru

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Assistant Restaurant Manager at Renaissance Johor Bahru is responsible for leading a team to ensure guests have a positive dining experience. The role includes managing staff training, maintaining service standards, and supporting daily restaurant operations.

Johor
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.