Food & Beverage Services Expert - Banquet

Job Description

The Food & Beverage Services Expert – Banquet supports banquet operations by preparing event spaces, setting tables, serving food and beverages, clearing areas, and responding professionally to guest requests. Candidates should have hospitality or food-and-beverage experience, strong communication skills, a polished appearance, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy, physically demanding environment. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and extended event hours is expected. Knowledge of service standards, food safety, and basic English is important; additional languages and previous luxury-hotel experience are advantageous. The successful candidate should demonstrate teamwork, attention to detail, guest focus, reliability, and a commitment to the service standards associated with The St. Regis brand.

Company Info

The St. Regis Langkawi is a luxury beachfront resort located on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia, and operates under the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. The resort is known for refined accommodation, personalized butler service, elegant dining venues, wellness facilities, and event spaces overlooking the Andaman Sea. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across many international brands. Employees at The St. Regis Langkawi work in a premium, multicultural environment where gracious service, attention to detail, discretion, and personalized guest experiences are highly valued. The property serves leisure travelers, luxury tourists, weddings, conferences, and other events, creating opportunities for banquet and food-and-beverage professionals to develop their hospitality skills.

Destination Guide

Langkawi is a popular Malaysian island destination known for beaches, rainforests, mangroves, island-hopping, duty-free shopping, and a relaxed resort lifestyle. Hospitality provides many job opportunities, particularly in hotels, restaurants, spas, tourism activities, events, and guest services. Local culture combines Malay traditions with Chinese, Indian, and international influences; modest dress and respectful behavior are appreciated outside resort areas. Living costs can be lower than in Kuala Lumpur, although imported goods and accommodation near major resorts may be expensive. Public transport is limited, so many residents use motorcycles, cars, or employer transport. Foreign workers generally need a Malaysian employment pass or appropriate work permit sponsored by the employer; they should not work on a tourist visa. Before relocating, confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, transport, medical coverage, contract terms, and permit arrangements directly with the employer.