The Assistant Director of Food & Beverage supports the overall leadership of restaurants, bars, banquets, and room service operations. Requirements typically include a hospitality or business qualification, several years of food and beverage management experience, strong knowledge of service standards, budgeting, cost control, and food safety, plus excellent English communication skills. Experience in an international luxury hotel is highly valued. The successful candidate is expected to lead and coach teams, maintain Shangri-La service standards, improve guest satisfaction, manage departmental revenue and expenses, coordinate with the kitchen and other hotel departments, and ensure smooth daily operations. Flexibility, commercial awareness, cultural sensitivity, and a hands-on leadership style are important.
Shangri-La is a Hong Kong-founded luxury hospitality group operating hotels, resorts, and related businesses across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and Australia. The brand is known for warm Asian hospitality, personalized guest service, and full-service properties offering accommodation, dining, conferences, wellness, and leisure facilities. Shangri-La hotels in Malaysia serve both international visitors and domestic travelers, with a strong focus on premium dining and memorable service experiences. Employees typically work in multicultural teams and benefit from structured operating standards, training opportunities, and exposure to an international hotel environment. Depending on the property and contract, benefits may include service charge, accommodation or housing assistance, meals, medical coverage, staff discounts, annual leave, and performance-related incentives. The company values professionalism, genuine care for guests, teamwork, operational discipline, and the development of future hospitality leaders.
Malaysia offers varied hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Malacca, and resort islands on both coasts. Roles are available in luxury hotels, restaurants, beach resorts, events, wellness, and tourism operations, with experienced international managers in demand. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, creating a welcoming and diverse environment. Lifestyle ranges from busy city living to relaxed island communities, with affordable food, tropical weather, beaches, rainforests, and strong regional travel connections. Langkawi and Penang are especially attractive for resort and leisure careers, while Kuala Lumpur provides broader professional and transport options. Foreign employees generally need an Employment Pass sponsored by the hiring company; approval depends on qualifications, salary, and immigration requirements. Employers normally guide the application process. Before relocating, confirm accommodation, medical insurance, working hours, service-charge arrangements, taxation, and probation terms in writing.
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...