The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports the overall leadership of hotel restaurants, bars, banquets, and room service. Candidates typically need a hospitality or business qualification, substantial experience in food and beverage operations, strong knowledge of service standards, budgeting, menu and outlet management, and excellent communication skills. The role expects hands-on leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to coach multicultural teams. The successful candidate should consistently improve guest satisfaction, revenue, cost control, quality, hygiene, and operational efficiency while supporting Shangri-La’s service culture and brand standards.
Shangri-La is a luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong and recognized for its hotels, resorts, and distinctive Asian-inspired service. The group operates properties across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations under brands including Shangri-La, Kerry Hotels, JEN, and Traders. Its Malaysian portfolio includes city hotels and resort properties, serving business travelers, leisure guests, families, and large events. Shangri-La places strong emphasis on warm hospitality, personalized guest experiences, employee development, sustainability, and operational excellence. Food and beverage is a major part of its business, with restaurants, bars, banqueting, catering, and in-room dining requiring strong commercial and service leadership.
Malaysia offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, technology, finance, and education, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak. Island destinations such as Langkawi, Penang, and parts of Sabah provide a relaxed lifestyle, beaches, outdoor activities, and strong hospitality demand. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous influences reflected in food, festivals, language, and daily life. Living costs vary; Kuala Lumpur is more expensive than smaller resort areas, while international schools and private healthcare are widely available in major cities. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with the company handling approval and immigration procedures. Candidates should confirm eligibility, salary, accommodation, tax, and relocation benefits before accepting an offer.
Make sure pop-ups and redirects are enabled in your browser settings.
Ooops
Something went wrong, a few job details could not be loaded but you can still apply directly below:
Fetching job details, please wait...