Food & Beverage Administrator

Job Description

The Food & Beverage Administrator supports the department with daily administration, record keeping, purchase and inventory documentation, staff scheduling, reporting, and coordination between restaurants, kitchens, finance, and suppliers. Candidates should have strong organisational and communication skills, good computer literacy, attention to detail, and preferably experience in hotel or food and beverage operations. Familiarity with Microsoft Office and hospitality systems is useful. The role requires professionalism, confidentiality, accuracy, and the ability to manage several tasks in a busy environment. Candidates are expected to support service teams efficiently, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and provide courteous internal and guest-related assistance.

Company Info

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels and resorts across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The company is recognised for personalised service, strong Asian hospitality traditions, and a broad portfolio that includes city hotels, resorts, residences, and related hospitality businesses. Shangri-La properties typically offer dining, banqueting, wellness, leisure, and conference facilities, creating career opportunities across hotel operations and corporate support functions. In Malaysia, the group has operated well-known properties in locations such as Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Kota Kinabalu. Employees are generally expected to demonstrate teamwork, guest focus, professional presentation, cultural awareness, and commitment to the company’s service standards.

Destination Guide

Malaysia offers varied hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other resort destinations. Island jobs are common in hotels, restaurants, diving, wellness, events, and guest services, while larger cities provide broader opportunities in administration, finance, sales, and management. Malaysian culture is multicultural, combining Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Indigenous traditions, with English widely used in tourism workplaces. Lifestyle ranges from busy urban living to relaxed beach communities, with generally affordable food and transport, although resort accommodation costs can be higher. Foreign nationals normally need an employer-sponsored employment pass before starting work; requirements depend on nationality, salary, qualifications, and job level. Employers often assist with applications and relocation, but candidates should confirm accommodation, transport, medical cover, and contract terms before moving.