Beverages Manager - St. Regis Bar

Role summary

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The Beverages Manager oversees the St. Regis Bar, managing daily operations, service standards, beverage quality, inventory, cost control, and guest satisfaction. Candidates should have solid luxury-hospitality experience, ideally in bar or beverage management, along with strong knowledge of cocktails, wine, spirits, licensing procedures, and responsible alcohol service. Supervisory experience, commercial awareness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to train and motivate a multicultural team are expected. The successful candidate should be polished, attentive to detail, commercially minded, and capable of creating memorable experiences consistent with St. Regis standards. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is essential.

About the employer

The St. Regis Langkawi is a luxury beachfront resort located on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia, and operates under the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. The brand is known for refined service, elegant surroundings, personalized butler-style hospitality, and distinctive dining and beverage experiences. The resort serves international leisure travelers, wedding guests, and high-end groups through luxury accommodation, restaurants, bars, spa facilities, event spaces, and recreational services. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and properties across many countries. Employees can typically benefit from structured training, international service standards, Marriott career opportunities, and staff hospitality privileges, subject to local policies and eligibility.

Working in Malaysia

Langkawi is a relaxed Malaysian island known for beaches, mangroves, forests, island-hopping, and duty-free shopping. Hospitality is the main employment sector, with opportunities in resorts, restaurants, bars, spas, events, guest services, engineering, and tourism activities. The culture combines Malay traditions with Chinese, Indian, and international influences; modest dress and respectful behavior are appreciated outside resort areas. Life is slower and more nature-oriented than in Kuala Lumpur, although transport is easier with a car or motorbike. Accommodation, meals, and staff transport may be included in resort packages, but employees should confirm details before relocating. Foreign nationals need an employer-sponsored Malaysian Employment Pass and must not begin work before approval. Employers generally handle immigration paperwork, while candidates should prepare certified qualifications, references, medical documents, and a valid passport. Costs are moderate, but imported goods can be expensive.