F&B Manager - Sheraton Kota Kinabalu

Role summary

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The F&B Manager oversees the hotel’s restaurants, bars, banquet operations and room service, ensuring excellent guest experiences, efficient service and strong financial performance. Candidates typically need a hospitality or business qualification and several years of food and beverage leadership experience, preferably in an upscale or international hotel. The role requires sound knowledge of service standards, food safety, budgeting, staffing, inventory control and revenue management. Marriott experience is advantageous. The successful candidate should be confident leading multicultural teams, training employees, resolving guest concerns, coordinating with culinary and hotel departments, and maintaining high standards while meeting sales, cost and profitability targets.

About the employer

Sheraton Kota Kinabalu is an upscale hotel in Sabah, Malaysia, operated under the Sheraton brand of Marriott International. The hotel serves business travellers, holidaymakers, groups and events, offering accommodation, dining outlets, meeting facilities and guest services in the centre of Kota Kinabalu. Sheraton is known internationally for welcoming public spaces, full-service hospitality and a strong focus on social connection and community. As part of Marriott International, the property follows global operating, service, talent development and guest-experience standards, while adapting its offerings to local culture and the Borneo travel market. Employees may benefit from structured training, international brand exposure and Marriott’s broader career opportunities. The F&B Manager would work closely with culinary, front office, events, finance and sales teams to deliver consistent service and commercial results.

Working in Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu, on the island of Borneo, is a lively base for work and travel in Malaysia’s Sabah state. The city offers opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, logistics, education and healthcare, with additional seasonal demand around islands, beaches and Mount Kinabalu. Local culture blends Malay, Chinese, indigenous Sabah traditions and other communities; English is commonly used in tourism and business, while Malay is the national language. Life is generally relaxed, with affordable food, warm weather, waterfront markets and easy access to islands such as Manukan and Gaya. Malaysia’s Employment Pass is normally arranged by the sponsoring employer before work begins; applicants should confirm requirements with the company and Malaysian authorities. Relocation costs, accommodation, medical coverage and flights should be clarified in the employment package. A valid passport, authenticated qualifications and relevant experience may be required.