Chinese Sous Chef (Chinese Banquet) - Renaissance Johor Bahru

Job Description

The Chinese Sous Chef supports the Chinese Banquet operation at Renaissance Johor Bahru by preparing high-quality dishes, supervising kitchen colleagues, maintaining food standards, and assisting with menu execution for banquets and events. Candidates should have professional experience in Chinese cuisine, particularly banquet production, strong knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, food safety, and kitchen hygiene. The role requires leadership, organization, teamwork, creativity, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and holidays is expected. Good communication skills and experience in a hotel, resort, or high-volume restaurant kitchen are advantageous.

Company Info

Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel is a Marriott International property located in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, serving business travelers, leisure guests, groups, and banquet events. The hotel combines contemporary accommodation with full-service hospitality, including restaurants, meeting facilities, guest services, and event spaces. As part of the Renaissance Hotels brand, it aims to provide locally inspired experiences, thoughtful service, and a distinctive sense of place. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hotel companies, operating a broad portfolio of hospitality brands across numerous countries. Employees typically work within structured service standards and may receive access to training, career development, staff benefits, and opportunities for internal mobility. The hotel’s location near Singapore and major commercial areas makes it an important venue for corporate functions, weddings, conferences, and Chinese banquets in southern Malaysia.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, manufacturing, technology, and education. Johor Bahru is on the mainland rather than an island, directly opposite Singapore, and provides a lively, multicultural lifestyle with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and international influences. Residents enjoy diverse food, shopping malls, heritage areas, nature parks, and relatively affordable living compared with Singapore. English is widely used in hospitality, while Malay and Mandarin can be valuable advantages. Foreign workers generally need an approved employment pass or sector-specific work permit sponsored by the employer; requirements depend on nationality, salary, occupation, and immigration rules. Candidates should confirm visa sponsorship, medical checks, accommodation, taxes, and relocation assistance before accepting an offer. Housing and transport vary by area, and commuting between Johor Bahru and Singapore can be demanding during peak periods. International recruits should budget for deposits, insurance, and initial living expenses.