Sous Chef - Kayuputi

Role summary

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The Sous Chef at Kayuputi supports the Executive Chef in running the resort’s fine-dining restaurant, with responsibility for food quality, kitchen organization, menu execution, hygiene, and team supervision. Candidates should have professional culinary training and several years of experience in a high-end restaurant or luxury hotel, preferably with strong knowledge of Asian and international cuisine. The role requires leadership, creativity, sound cost control, and the ability to maintain consistent standards during busy services. The successful candidate is expected to coach kitchen colleagues, manage stock and preparation, follow food-safety procedures, coordinate effectively with front-of-house teams, and deliver refined dishes that match The St. Regis brand experience.

About the employer

The St. Regis Langkawi is a luxury beachfront resort on the island of Langkawi, Malaysia, operated under Marriott International’s St. Regis brand. The resort is known for personalized butler service, elegant accommodation, private beaches, wellness facilities, and high-end dining. Kayuputi is its signature overwater restaurant, offering refined cuisine in a sophisticated setting. Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotel brands and established standards for guest service, culinary quality, training, and operational excellence. Working at The St. Regis Langkawi can provide exposure to international luxury-hotel practices, multicultural teams, and demanding food-and-beverage operations in a scenic island environment.

Working in Malaysia

Langkawi is a popular Malaysian island destination with opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, marine activities, retail, wellness, and transport. Hospitality work is concentrated around Pantai Cenang, Kuah, and luxury resorts along the coast. The culture blends Malay traditions with Chinese, Indian, and international influences; visitors should dress respectfully outside resort areas and observe local customs. Lifestyle is relaxed, with beaches, island-hopping, waterfalls, mangroves, and a generally lower cost of living than Kuala Lumpur, although imported goods can be expensive. Foreign employees normally need an employer-sponsored Employment Pass, and the company usually manages approval through Malaysian immigration authorities. Candidates should confirm salary, accommodation, meals, transport, insurance, leave, and service-charge arrangements before relocating. Langkawi International Airport provides regular domestic connections, while ferries link the island with mainland Malaysia.