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Bartender

Malaysia Sheraton Johor Bahru Estimated salary: MYR 1,800–2,800 per month, often with service charge and benefits
Role summary

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The Bartender prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering friendly, efficient service consistent with Sheraton and Marriott standards. Requirements typically include previous bar, restaurant, or hospitality experience, good knowledge of cocktails, beverages, hygiene procedures, and point-of-sale systems. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a professional appearance, basic English, and the ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays. The role requires accurate order taking, responsible alcohol service, maintaining a clean and well-stocked bar, handling payments, and supporting guest satisfaction. Teamwork, reliability, attention to detail, and a welcoming attitude are highly valued.

About the employer

Sheraton Johor Bahru is a full-service hotel operating under the Sheraton Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. Located in Johor Bahru, the hotel serves business travellers, families, tourists, and guests visiting nearby attractions and Singapore. Its operations typically include accommodation, restaurants and bars, meetings and events, guest services, fitness facilities, and other hospitality amenities. Marriott places emphasis on consistent service standards, guest care, teamwork, professional development, and responsible business practices. Employees may benefit from structured training, international brand exposure, staff meals or uniforms, and Marriott associate travel programmes, depending on local policy and employment terms. The working environment is fast-paced and guest-focused, with opportunities to build experience in hotel food and beverage operations.

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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