Food & Beverage Administrator

Role summary

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The Food & Beverage Administrator supports the department with daily administration, including preparing reports, maintaining records, processing invoices, coordinating schedules, handling correspondence, and assisting outlets and service teams. Candidates should have administrative experience, preferably in a hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment, along with good English and computer skills, especially Microsoft Office. Strong organisation, accuracy, communication, and time-management abilities are expected. The successful candidate should be service-oriented, dependable, discreet with confidential information, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hotel environment. Familiarity with hotel systems, purchasing procedures, cost control, and food-and-beverage operations would be an advantage. Flexibility to support operational requirements, including weekends or public holidays, may also be required.

About the employer

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality group founded in Hong Kong, with hotels, resorts, and residences across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and other international destinations. The group is recognised for warm Asian hospitality, high service standards, comfortable accommodation, and extensive dining, meeting, and leisure facilities. Its Malaysian properties serve business and leisure travellers and typically include restaurants, lounges, banqueting operations, wellness facilities, and professional event services. Shangri-La places emphasis on guest satisfaction, teamwork, employee development, and responsible business practices. Depending on the location, employees may work with international guests, local customers, and colleagues from diverse cultural backgrounds. A Food & Beverage Administrator supports the operational and administrative structure that helps the hotel’s restaurants, bars, banquets, and room-service teams run efficiently.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality opportunities in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, and other resort destinations. Jobs are available in hotels, restaurants, resorts, events, tourism, and supporting corporate functions. The culture blends Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences, with excellent food, festivals, and generally welcoming communities. Lifestyle varies from busy city living to relaxed island life; costs are moderate, although central Kuala Lumpur and popular resort areas can be more expensive. Langkawi, Penang, and islands off Sabah and Terengganu are popular for beaches, diving, nature, and outdoor activities. Foreign employees normally need an employment pass or another approved work permit, usually arranged and sponsored by the employer before starting work. Requirements depend on nationality, salary, qualifications, and the role. New arrivals should confirm accommodation, medical cover, transport, tax obligations, and contract terms with the employer.