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Wok - Renaissance Johor Bahru

Malaysia Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel MYR 2,000–MYR 3,200 per month, often with hotel benefits such as meals, uniform, service charge, or staff accommodation subject to the employment package.*
Job Description

The Wok role is responsible for preparing and cooking wok-based dishes according to hotel recipes, presentation standards, hygiene regulations, and guest preferences. Candidates should have practical experience in a professional kitchen, particularly with Chinese or Southeast Asian cuisine, wok cooking techniques, ingredient preparation, portion control, and kitchen equipment. Food safety knowledge, teamwork, good communication, stamina, and the ability to work quickly under pressure are expected. The successful candidate should maintain a clean workstation, minimise waste, follow Marriott and Renaissance service standards, support kitchen colleagues, and remain flexible with shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Formal culinary training or equivalent experience is advantageous.

Company Info

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is part of Renaissance Hotels, Marriott International’s lifestyle hospitality brand. Renaissance properties are designed around local culture, encouraging guests to discover distinctive food, neighbourhoods, art, and experiences while enjoying full-service hotel facilities. Located in Johor Bahru, the hotel serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups, and visitors crossing between Malaysia and Singapore. Its operations typically include guest rooms, restaurants and bars, meetings and events, wellness or recreational facilities, and supporting hotel departments. Team members are expected to deliver warm, professional service while following Marriott’s standards for quality, safety, integrity, and guest satisfaction. Benefits and career development opportunities can vary by position and employment contract, so applicants should confirm salary, service charge, accommodation, meals, working hours, and progression details directly with the hotel.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, technology, manufacturing, and healthcare. Johor Bahru is a busy mainland city close to Singapore, with lower living costs than Singapore and convenient access to shopping, food, and transport links. Malaysian culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous traditions, with Bahasa Malaysia widely used and English common in hospitality. Lifestyle options range from urban living to beaches and island trips, including Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, Perhentian, and Redang. New foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work pass before starting employment; requirements depend on nationality, role, salary, and current immigration rules. The employer normally handles sponsorship and related applications. Relocating workers should budget for deposits, transport, medical checks, and document processing, and verify accommodation and benefits in writing. Johor Bahru is hot and humid year-round, with heavier rain during monsoon periods.