The Executive Chef leads all culinary operations at Sheraton Kota Kinabalu, including restaurants, banquets, room service, menu development, food quality, hygiene, budgeting, and kitchen staffing. Candidates are expected to have extensive experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in an upscale or luxury hotel, strong knowledge of international and local cuisine, and proven ability to manage large teams and high-volume operations. Formal culinary training, excellent cost-control and food-safety knowledge, creativity, leadership, and effective communication are important. The successful candidate should deliver consistently high standards, develop talent, maintain compliance with Malaysian regulations, and create memorable dining experiences aligned with Sheraton and Marriott standards.
Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is an upscale Marriott International hotel located in Sabah's capital on the island of Borneo, Malaysia. The property serves leisure travelers, business guests, groups, and events, with accommodation, dining venues, meeting facilities, and hospitality services. Sheraton is one of Marriott's long-established global hotel brands, known for welcoming public spaces, full-service accommodation, business facilities, and community-oriented guest experiences. As part of Marriott International, the hotel follows global standards for guest service, food safety, sustainability, employee development, and operational quality. An Executive Chef typically works closely with hotel leadership, restaurant and banquet teams, purchasing, finance, and sales to manage culinary performance and guest satisfaction.
Kota Kinabalu is on Sabah, Malaysian Borneo, offering opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, diving, events, retail, healthcare, and education. The lifestyle combines a relaxed coastal setting with a growing city, island excursions, Mount Kinabalu access, seafood, and diverse Malay, Chinese, Indigenous, and international influences. English is widely used in tourism, while Bahasa Malaysia is the official language. Living costs are generally lower than Kuala Lumpur, although central housing and imported goods can be expensive. Foreign professionals usually need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, with approval handled through Malaysian immigration and relevant authorities before starting work. Employers may assist with relocation, accommodation, flights, insurance, and permits, but terms should be confirmed in writing. New arrivals should prepare passport, qualifications, police clearance, medical documents, and certified employment records.
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