Food & Beverage Administrator

Job Description

The Food & Beverage Administrator supports the department with daily administration, document preparation, reports, filing, scheduling, purchase requests, payroll or attendance records, and communication between outlets and management. Candidates should have relevant administrative or hospitality experience, strong organisation skills, accuracy with figures, and good written and spoken English. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and hotel systems is typically expected. The role requires professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the ability to manage several tasks in a busy luxury-hotel environment. A service-minded attitude, teamwork, flexibility, and willingness to support operational teams are important. Experience in food and beverage administration or a similar hotel role would be advantageous.

Company Info

Shangri-La Group is a leading luxury hospitality company founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international markets. Its properties are known for personalised service, comfortable surroundings, Asian-inspired hospitality, and high standards in dining, accommodation, and guest experience. In Malaysia, Shangri-La operates established city hotels and resort properties, offering careers in rooms, food and beverage, events, finance, engineering, and guest services. Employees generally work in a structured international hotel environment with training and opportunities to develop across departments. The company places strong emphasis on genuine care, teamwork, professionalism, and creating memorable experiences for guests. Duties and benefits vary by property, position, and employment contract, so candidates should confirm details directly with the recruiting hotel.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, and resort islands such as Tioman and Perhentian. Jobs are available in hotels, restaurants, events, tourism, diving, wellness, and guest services, with stronger seasonal demand in resort destinations. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous traditions; English is widely used in tourism, although Malay is the national language. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food and transport outside central Kuala Lumpur. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass or appropriate work permit before starting employment; requirements depend on nationality, salary, role, and sector. Employers usually handle much of the application process. Relocation planning should include accommodation, healthcare, insurance, banking, transport, and local registration. Malaysia is warm year-round, while monsoon timing varies by coast.