F&B Marketing Executive

Job Description

The F&B Marketing Executive supports marketing and promotional activities for the hotel’s restaurants, bars, and dining events. Responsibilities may include creating campaigns, managing social media and digital content, coordinating photography and promotional materials, supporting offers and events, monitoring guest feedback, and working with food and beverage teams to increase revenue and brand awareness. Candidates typically need a diploma or degree in marketing, hospitality, communications, or a related field, along with relevant experience in hotel, restaurant, or consumer marketing. Strong writing, organization, creativity, communication, and social media skills are expected. Familiarity with design tools, digital marketing, campaign reporting, and local dining trends is advantageous. The role requires a proactive, guest-focused person who can manage deadlines and collaborate effectively.

Company Info

Penang Marriott Hotel is part of Marriott International, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts across numerous countries. Marriott is known for established hospitality brands, structured career development, employee training, and a strong focus on guest service. The Penang property provides accommodation, dining, meetings, events, and leisure facilities for business and holiday travelers. An F&B Marketing Executive would typically work closely with restaurant, culinary, sales, revenue, and operations teams to promote dining outlets and generate guest demand. The hotel environment offers exposure to luxury hospitality standards, integrated marketing campaigns, event promotion, customer engagement, and commercial performance. Marriott roles commonly require professional presentation, teamwork, flexibility, attention to detail, and a commitment to service excellence. Exact benefits and employment conditions depend on the local hotel and contract.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, retail, technology, education, and professional services. Penang, an island and mainland state, is especially known for heritage tourism, food, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality. Life in Penang is generally more relaxed and affordable than Kuala Lumpur, with a multicultural population, excellent street food, beaches, historic neighborhoods, and convenient modern services. Malay, English, Mandarin, and several other languages are widely used. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the hiring company must complete the relevant immigration approvals before work begins. Requirements depend on nationality, qualifications, salary, and the position. New arrivals should budget for accommodation deposits, transport, insurance, document legalization, and initial living costs. Research local rental areas, weather, healthcare, banking, and tax obligations before relocating. Respect for Malaysia’s multicultural and religious customs is important in both workplace and community life.