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Hotel Manager

Malaysia W Kuala Lumpur Estimated salary: MYR 18,000–30,000 per month, typically with benefits and performance incentives
Role summary

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The Hotel Manager leads the daily operation of W Kuala Lumpur, overseeing guest services, rooms, food and beverage, financial performance, people development, safety and brand standards. Candidates typically need a degree or equivalent experience in hospitality or business, substantial experience in hotel operations, and a proven record in a senior leadership role, preferably within an international luxury or lifestyle hotel. Strong commercial awareness, budgeting ability, communication skills and knowledge of Malaysian regulations are expected. The successful candidate should be guest-focused, visible, adaptable and capable of motivating diverse teams while delivering Marriott and W brand standards. English proficiency is important, while knowledge of Malay or other regional languages is advantageous.

About the employer

W Kuala Lumpur is a luxury lifestyle hotel operated under W Hotels, Marriott International's design-led brand. Located in the city centre near the Petronas Twin Towers, the hotel combines contemporary rooms and suites with energetic restaurants, bars, events spaces, wellness facilities and W's distinctive music, design and service culture. Marriott International is one of the world's largest hospitality companies, managing and franchising thousands of hotels across numerous brands and countries. W Hotels targets modern, design-conscious travellers and places emphasis on memorable experiences, local connections, nightlife and personalized service. Employees generally benefit from an international working environment, structured Marriott training, career mobility and hotel-industry discounts. The property serves business travellers, leisure guests, groups, weddings and major events in Kuala Lumpur.

What the job usually comes with in Malaysia

Usual for Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.

HousingIsland resorts: usually shared staff quarters; city hotels: usually not; managers may get an allowance
MealsUsually duty meals in a staff canteen
FlightsSenior expat packages only; not standard
Service chargeAbout 10% on bills, shared by points; cannot count towards the minimum wage (by law)
ContractPass-linked fixed term: 1 year for line staff, up to 5 for managers; probation usually 3 to 6 months
LeavePeninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law)
Income taxFlat 30% until you pass 182 days in a year, then 0% to 30% (about 4% at RM 5,000 a month, before reliefs)

Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.

Can I work in Malaysia?

How it works: Line staff: worker quotas for 15 Asian countries, frozen since March 2023 and not reopened for hotels. Others: Employment Pass at RM 5,000+ basic (about USD 1,150).

Watch for: Hotels were left out of the 2025 quota reopenings and no 2026 hotel opening was found. Sabah and Sarawak run their own immigration: a Peninsular pass is not valid there.

Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.

Official source: Immigration Department of Malaysia: foreign workers. Checked November 2026.

Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.

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