Venue Manager - Kayuputi

Job Description

The Venue Manager will oversee daily operations at Kayuputi, The St. Regis Langkawi’s signature restaurant, ensuring exceptional dining standards and personalized guest service. Requirements typically include hospitality or restaurant management experience, strong leadership skills, knowledge of food and beverage operations, excellent communication, and the ability to manage staffing, service quality, budgets, and guest feedback. Candidates are expected to maintain luxury brand standards, coach and motivate colleagues, coordinate with kitchen and hotel departments, manage peak-period operations, and support revenue and cost-control targets. Experience in an upscale or luxury resort, knowledge of wines and fine dining, and proficiency in English are advantageous.

Company Info

The St. Regis Langkawi is a luxury beachfront resort operated under Marriott International’s St. Regis brand, known for refined service, elegant design, and highly personalized guest experiences. Located on the island of Langkawi in Kedah, Malaysia, the resort offers luxury accommodation, restaurants and bars, spa facilities, event spaces, and access to the Andaman Sea. Kayuputi is its signature fine-dining venue, recognized for upscale cuisine, stylish surroundings, and attentive service. Employees work within Marriott’s global hospitality network and are generally expected to uphold St. Regis standards of discretion, presentation, anticipation of guest needs, and service excellence. Benefits may include staff meals, accommodation or allowance, medical coverage, service charge, training, and Marriott employee travel privileges, subject to the employment package and local policy.

Destination Guide

Langkawi is Malaysia’s main resort island, known for beaches, mangroves, rainforests, island-hopping, and a relaxed international tourism scene. Hospitality provides many opportunities in hotels, restaurants, spas, marine activities, events, and guest services, particularly during busy travel periods. Local culture combines Malay traditions with Chinese, Indian, and international influences; modest, respectful clothing is advisable outside resort areas. Lifestyle is quieter than Kuala Lumpur, with lower traffic, outdoor activities, seafood, markets, and a close-knit expatriate community, although some imported goods cost more. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Malaysian Employment Pass, with approval and immigration processing completed before starting work. Employers may also arrange accommodation, airport transfers, medical checks, and relocation support. Candidates should confirm salary, service charge, housing, transport, insurance, contract length, and visa responsibility before accepting an offer.