Halal Executive cum Kitchen Coordinator

Job Description

The Halal Executive cum Kitchen Coordinator oversees halal compliance across kitchen operations, coordinates food preparation and service workflows, and supports consistent hygiene and quality standards. Requirements typically include experience in hotel kitchens, food safety, halal certification procedures, and knowledge of Malaysian halal regulations. Familiarity with JAKIM requirements, kitchen documentation, supplier checks, and audit preparation is valuable. The successful candidate should be organized, detail-oriented, confident coordinating with chefs and vendors, and able to train colleagues on halal handling practices. Flexibility for hotel shifts, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure are expected.

Company Info

Sheraton Petaling Jaya Hotel is an upscale Marriott International property located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, near Kuala Lumpur. The hotel serves business travelers, leisure guests, meetings, weddings, and social events, with accommodation, restaurants, banquet facilities, and wellness amenities. As part of the Sheraton brand, it emphasizes warm hospitality, reliable service, teamwork, and connection with the local community. Employees typically work within structured international hotel standards, with opportunities to collaborate across culinary, food and beverage, events, rooms, and support departments. The hotel’s location provides convenient access to major commercial areas, shopping centers, transportation links, and Kuala Lumpur’s attractions. This role would suit someone interested in halal assurance, culinary operations, and career development within a global hospitality organization.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Langkawi, Sabah, and Sarawak, especially in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, and food production. The country is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences reflected in food, festivals, language, and daily life. Urban living is convenient and relatively affordable, while island destinations offer a slower lifestyle, beaches, diving, and outdoor activities. English is widely used in hotels, although Malay is the national language. Foreign candidates normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with approval depending on qualifications, salary, and immigration rules. Relocating usually involves securing a written offer, checking accommodation and transport, arranging medical and document requirements, and confirming whether the employer provides meals, housing, flights, or relocation assistance. Petaling Jaya is mainland Malaysia, not an island, but it provides easy access to Kuala Lumpur and coastal destinations.