The F&B and Event Service Expert supports restaurant, bar, banquet and event operations at Courtyard by Marriott Penang. Responsibilities may include setting up venues, serving food and beverages, taking orders, processing payments, maintaining service standards, assisting with events and responding professionally to guest requests. Candidates should have customer-service or hospitality experience, good communication skills, a well-groomed appearance and the ability to work flexible shifts, weekends and public holidays. Teamwork, attention to detail, basic food-safety awareness and the ability to remain calm during busy periods are expected. Knowledge of English is important; additional languages and prior hotel or banquet experience are advantageous.
Courtyard by Marriott is Marriott International’s hotel brand designed for modern business and leisure travelers. Its properties focus on practical comfort, welcoming service, flexible work and social spaces, and convenient dining options. Courtyard by Marriott Penang is located in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its multicultural history, food and heritage architecture. The hotel serves both corporate and leisure guests and typically offers accommodation, food and beverage outlets, meeting facilities and event services. Employees work within Marriott’s international operating standards, which emphasize guest satisfaction, teamwork, integrity, inclusion and professional development. Benefits and employment terms vary by position and local regulations, but hospitality roles may include staff meals, uniforms, training, service-charge participation and opportunities to progress within Marriott’s global hotel network.
Penang Island offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, healthcare, technology and shared services, especially around George Town and Bayan Lepas. The island blends Malay, Chinese, Indian and Peranakan traditions, with frequent cultural festivals, historic temples, mosques, colonial buildings and one of Malaysia’s best-known food scenes. Lifestyle is generally relaxed and affordable compared with Kuala Lumpur, although central rentals and popular neighborhoods can be more expensive. Beaches, hiking trails, cafés and public transport make it easy to enjoy days off; scooters, buses and ride-hailing services are widely used. Foreign workers normally need an employer-sponsored work permit, and the company must confirm eligibility, medical checks and immigration requirements before arrival. Malaysian citizens and permanent residents do not need a work visa. New arrivals should budget for accommodation deposits, transport, healthcare and documentation, and verify salary, service charge, benefits and relocation support in writing.
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