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F&B Service Expert

Marriott International
Full-Time

The F&B Service Expert role involves creating memorable dining experiences by performing tasks such as setting tables, communicating with the kitchen, serving guests, and maintaining cleanliness. The position requires physical activity and adherence to company policies to ensure quality and safety throughout service.

Sabah
Undisclosed

Full Time Service Crew

RAYs
Full-Time

This is a full-time Service Crew position at a café that requires an energetic and friendly individual. The role involves interacting with customers, providing high-quality service, and working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Selangor
MYR 2200 - 3000

Commis I - Kitchen Pantai Grill

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Commis I position at Kitchen Pantai Grill involves preparing and cooking meals while ensuring smooth kitchen operations. The role includes food preparation, maintaining quality standards, monitoring food logs, and assisting with communication and management tasks. The position requires adherence to safety policies and teamwork in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Kedah
Undisclosed

iTea Bubble Tea Crew

iTEA SINGAPORE PTE LTD
Full-Time

The role at iTea is for a Bubble Tea Crew member responsible for preparing beverages and serving customers. The position requires adherence to operational standards and includes shift work at one of the brand's outlets in Singapore.

Selangor
MYR 2100 - 2500

Chinese Restaurant Manager

Marriott International
Full-Time

This role involves managing daily operations of a Chinese restaurant, including supervising staff and ensuring compliance with food and beverage policies. The manager is responsible for maintaining service and sanitation standards while supporting both guests and employees to improve overall satisfaction and financial performance.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Chef de Partie - Pastry

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chef de Partie - Pastry is responsible for preparing desserts and maintaining high standards of food quality. The role involves food preparation according to recipes and standards, managing cooking equipment, and supporting team operations while adhering to safety and company policies. Physical activity and effective communication are essential components of the position.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Trainee Baker

AEON
Internship

The Trainee Baker role involves hands-on baking and production responsibilities in a retail environment. You will learn essential baking skills while contributing to the team to produce high-quality baked goods.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Food & Beverage Coordinator

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Food & Beverage Coordinator is responsible for managing and delivering event and food service functions to ensure a memorable guest experience. The role involves tasks such as setting tables, communicating with the kitchen, serving guests, and maintaining cleanliness while adhering to company policies and safety standards.

Terengganu
Undisclosed

Executive Chef

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Executive Chef leads kitchen operations, managing staff and food-related functions to ensure high-quality food production and compliance with sanitation standards. The role includes supervising kitchen areas, developing staff, handling purchasing, and aiming to improve guest and employee satisfaction while optimizing financial performance.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

Chef de Cuisine - Kayuputi

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chef de Cuisine at Kayuputi leads the kitchen team and oversees all aspects of food production to ensure quality and consistency. This role involves managing kitchen staff, coordinating menus, maintaining sanitation and food standards, and working to improve guest and employee satisfaction.

Kedah
Undisclosed

Internship QA/QC intern

Amazin' Graze
Internship

This role is an internship for QA/QC focusing on food safety tasks such as pest control and inspection. It provides hands-on experience and supports quality control in the food industry.

Selangor
MYR 500 - 700

Chef De Partie - Renaissance Johor Bahru

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chef De Partie at Renaissance Johor Bahru manages kitchen staff and oversees food preparation to ensure quality and proper presentation. The role involves supervising cooks, maintaining food safety standards, and supporting management with employee-related tasks.

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.