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Food & Beverage Coordinator - Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Food & Beverage Coordinator at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is responsible for client communications, managing information in databases, and preparing documents. The role requires maintaining professional standards in guest and colleague interactions while supporting team goals and adhering to company policies.

Sabah
Undisclosed

Chinese Banquet 1st Wok

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chinese Banquet 1st Wok role involves leading and supervising kitchen staff to coordinate cooking activities, manage food presentation, and ensure quality and safety standards. The position requires overseeing kitchen operations, training staff, and supporting team objectives in a professional environment.

Putrajaya
Undisclosed

F&B Services Supervisor (Events)

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Food & Beverage Services Supervisor (Events) oversees a team to ensure collaborative and optimal service at events. This role involves managing staff appearance, operational duties, inventory, and dining room service while supporting management in hiring, training, and compliance with safety policies.

Putrajaya
Undisclosed

F&B Service Crew (Kubis & Kale)

Foodteq Holding SDN BHD
Full-Time

The F&B Service Crew at Kubis & Kale is responsible for providing friendly and reliable service in a fast-paced restaurant setting. The role involves interacting with customers and ensuring a positive dining experience. Applicants must be Malaysian citizens and able to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays.

Selangor
MYR 1800 - 2300

Chef de Cuisine - Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chef de Cuisine at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is responsible for leading the kitchen team, managing food preparation and kitchen operations, and ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance with food safety standards. The role involves menu coordination, staff development, and maintaining budget and operational goals to enhance guest and employee satisfaction.

Sabah
Undisclosed

Assistant Outlet Manager

Connexion Holdings Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Assistant Outlet Manager supports the Outlet Manager in ensuring the efficient and customer-focused operation of the restaurant. The role involves team leadership, training, guest relations, operational management, and supporting strategic initiatives to maintain smooth restaurant operations.

Kuala Lumpur
MYR 6000 - 6500

Chef de Partie

Marriott International
Full-Time

The Chef de Partie is responsible for preparing meals and managing the cooking process in accordance with recipes and quality standards. This role includes ensuring proper food portioning, maintaining food logs, and supporting team goals within a professional and safe kitchen environment.

Penang
Undisclosed

Executive, E Commerce (For SANTAN)

Company
Full-Time

Drive sales growth for SANTAN's TikTok Shop by managing eCommerce strategies, livestreams, and operational logistics. This role focuses on optimizing conversion rates and managing platform performance.

Selangor
Undisclosed

Assistant Line Leader , Delica & Sushi

AEON
Full-Time

The Assistant Line Leader plays a crucial role in managing the foodline department, focusing on staff training and product quality. This position requires strong leadership skills to ensure efficient operations and adherence to company standards.

Selangor
Undisclosed

CREW - BOAT NOODLE CENTRAL i-CITY MALL

Boat Noodle Sdn Bhd
Full-Time

The Crew member at Boat Noodle Central in i-City Mall is responsible for engaging with customers and promoting products to enhance customer satisfaction. The role also involves maintaining cleanliness of food preparation areas, facilities, and equipment while upholding hygiene and pest control standards at the outlet.

Selangor
MYR 1700 - 1800

ASSISTANT CHIEF BAKER

AEON
Internship

The Assistant Chief Baker role involves supporting the head baker in daily operations and production tasks. This position is ideal for individuals looking to develop their baking skills and gain experience in a retail bakery environment.

Kuala Lumpur
Undisclosed

F&B Service Supervisor - Hostess

Marriott International
Full-Time

The F&B Service Supervisor - Hostess leads a team to ensure effective service delivery and guest satisfaction. This role involves overseeing staff appearance, managing dining room and inventory conditions, and supporting compliance with safety and company standards.

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.