Receiving Assistant - Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur City Centre

Role summary

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The Receiving Assistant supports the hotel’s receiving and storeroom operations by accepting deliveries, checking quantities and quality against purchase orders, recording goods received, labeling and storing items correctly, and maintaining accurate inventory documentation. The role may involve handling food, beverages, equipment, and general supplies while coordinating with purchasing, finance, kitchen, and other departments. Candidates are expected to be organized, physically fit, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with stock records and basic computer systems. Previous experience in hotel receiving, warehouse operations, inventory control, or food and beverage is helpful. Good communication, honesty, safe manual-handling practices, and flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and changing shifts are important.

About the employer

Courtyard by Marriott Kuala Lumpur City Centre is a contemporary hotel operating under Courtyard by Marriott, one of Marriott International’s globally recognized select-service brands. Located in central Kuala Lumpur, the property serves business travelers, tourists, groups, and longer-stay guests, offering accommodation, dining, meeting facilities, and guest services. Courtyard hotels typically emphasize practical comfort, efficient service, modern workspaces, and approachable hospitality. As part of Marriott International, the hotel benefits from established operating standards, training programs, global career opportunities, and the Marriott Bonvoy loyalty network. Employees generally work in a structured, multicultural environment where teamwork, guest satisfaction, safety, and operational consistency are important. The receiving function supports the hotel behind the scenes by ensuring supplies arrive accurately, safely, and on schedule for all operating departments.

Working in Malaysia

Malaysia offers hospitality, tourism, retail, technology, finance, education, and logistics opportunities, especially in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi, Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak. Kuala Lumpur provides an urban lifestyle with extensive public transport, international food, shopping, healthcare, and entertainment, while nearby islands and coastal areas offer beaches, diving, and a slower pace. Malaysian culture is multicultural, with Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous influences; English is widely used in hotels and business, alongside Malay and other languages. Foreign employees generally need an employer-sponsored work permit, usually an Employment Pass or a relevant temporary employment pass, before starting work. The employer normally handles the application, and approval depends on qualifications, salary, and immigration rules. Relocating workers should budget for deposits, transport, insurance, and document processing, and verify accommodation and visa conditions directly with the employer.