The Hostess welcomes guests, manages table assignments, handles reservations, escorts guests to tables, and supports smooth restaurant operations. Candidates should have strong communication and customer-service skills, a pleasant and professional manner, good grooming, and the ability to remain calm during busy periods. Previous experience in a hotel or restaurant is preferred, while familiarity with restaurant reservation systems and multiple languages may be advantageous. The role requires teamwork, attention to detail, flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays, and the ability to stand for extended periods. A hospitality qualification and working knowledge of English are helpful.
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is an upscale Marriott International hotel located in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. The property serves business and leisure travellers and offers accommodation, restaurants, meeting facilities, recreational amenities, and event services. As part of the Sheraton brand, it focuses on creating welcoming social spaces, dependable guest service, and comfortable stays for both local and international visitors. Employees typically work in a structured international hospitality environment with training, service standards, and opportunities to build careers within Marriott’s global hotel network. The hotel’s location in Kota Kinabalu places staff close to waterfront attractions, shopping areas, cultural sites, and transport links to Sabah’s islands and nature destinations. Benefits and employment terms vary according to the position and Malaysian labour regulations.
Kota Kinabalu is an excellent base for exploring Malaysian islands, especially the nearby Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park, including Gaya, Manukan, Sapi, and Mamutik. Sabah offers hospitality, tourism, diving, retail, food and beverage, healthcare, education, and conservation-related opportunities. Life is generally relaxed and multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indigenous, and international influences. Seafood, markets, beaches, hiking, and outdoor activities are major attractions, while living costs are usually lower than in Kuala Lumpur, though central accommodation can be costly. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored employment pass, and the employer must meet immigration requirements before work begins. Candidates should confirm sponsorship, salary, accommodation, medical coverage, and contract terms in writing. Reliable transport, tropical weather, and occasional heavy rain should be considered when relocating. Nearby islands are reached by short boat trips from Jesselton Point.
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