Director of Food & Beverage

Job Description

The Director of Food & Beverage leads all dining, bar, banquet, and room-service operations at Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur. The role typically requires substantial luxury-hotel or upscale restaurant leadership experience, strong knowledge of food and beverage standards, budgeting, cost control, menu planning, licensing, and team development. Candidates should demonstrate commercial awareness, excellent communication, and the ability to deliver memorable guest experiences while meeting revenue, profitability, hygiene, and service targets. The position is expected to manage department heads, collaborate with the executive chef and hotel leadership, coach colleagues, maintain Marriott brand standards, and build innovative dining concepts suited to the Kuala Lumpur market.

Company Info

Le Méridien Kuala Lumpur is an upscale Marriott International hotel located near KL Sentral, one of the city’s main transport and business hubs. The property offers guest rooms, restaurants, bars, meeting facilities, leisure amenities, and access to Kuala Lumpur’s commercial and cultural attractions. Le Méridien is Marriott’s design-led hospitality brand, known for European-inspired style, creative culinary experiences, art, culture, and a relaxed modern atmosphere. As part of Marriott International, the hotel operates within a global network with established standards for guest service, colleague development, operational performance, and responsible business practices. Employees may benefit from international training, career mobility, hotel discounts, and exposure to a diverse, multicultural clientele. The Kuala Lumpur property serves business travellers, tourists, events, and regional visitors.

Destination Guide

Malaysia is not one island but a country split between the Malay Peninsula and Malaysian Borneo, with Kuala Lumpur located on the peninsula. Hospitality, tourism, technology, finance, healthcare, education, and manufacturing provide strong employment opportunities, although foreign applicants generally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass. Malaysia’s culture is proudly multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, Indigenous, and international influences. Kuala Lumpur offers excellent food, modern shopping, public transport, nightlife, and comparatively affordable living, while beaches, rainforests, and islands such as Langkawi, Penang, Tioman, and Sabah are accessible for holidays. English is widely used in business and hotels, though Malay is the national language. Relocating usually involves an employment contract, visa sponsorship, medical or background checks, and employer-arranged immigration approval. Housing, transport, and international-school costs should be reviewed before accepting an offer.