Food & Beverage Administrator

Job Description

The Food & Beverage Administrator supports the smooth administration of hotel dining operations. Typical responsibilities include preparing reports, maintaining records, coordinating schedules, processing invoices and purchase orders, monitoring inventory, handling correspondence, and assisting outlet managers with daily office tasks. Candidates should have strong organisation, communication and computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and hotel operating systems. Previous administrative or food and beverage experience is advantageous, as is familiarity with purchasing, payroll or basic accounting procedures. Shangri-La will expect a professional, service-oriented approach, attention to detail, confidentiality, reliability and the ability to manage several priorities in a busy, multicultural hotel environment.

Company Info

Shangri-La is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, operating hotels, resorts and related properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America and Australia. The group is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards and distinctive guest experiences. Its properties commonly include accommodation, restaurants and bars, banqueting, wellness facilities and business or leisure services. Shangri-La hotels place strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, employee development, teamwork and operational excellence. In Malaysia, the company has a presence in major urban and resort destinations and employs colleagues across front office, food and beverage, culinary, housekeeping, engineering, finance and administration. Benefits for eligible employees may include meals, uniforms, training, staff rates and other benefits, depending on the property and employment contract.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah and Sarawak, with resorts, city hotels, restaurants and events regularly hiring. Langkawi, Penang and islands off Sabah provide a relaxed beach lifestyle, while Kuala Lumpur offers stronger career mobility, shopping and international dining. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian and indigenous influences; English is widely used in hotels, alongside Bahasa Malaysia. Living costs vary considerably, with resort islands sometimes charging more for imported goods and accommodation. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored employment pass before starting work, and the employer normally handles the application. Candidates should confirm visa eligibility, medical requirements, accommodation, transport, salary deductions and contract terms. Malaysia is warm year-round, although monsoon conditions affect east-coast and island travel at different times.