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Baker
Role summary
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The Baker is expected to prepare breads, pastries, cakes and other baked products according to Shangri-La standards. Requirements typically include relevant bakery or pastry experience, knowledge of dough preparation, proofing, baking techniques, food safety and hygiene procedures. A culinary or pastry qualification is advantageous, while hotel or resort experience is preferred. The candidate should be reliable, creative, physically fit and able to work early mornings, weekends, public holidays and rotating shifts. Good teamwork, attention to detail, cleanliness, time management and the ability to maintain consistent quality during busy service periods are essential.
Can I work in Malaysia?
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How it works
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.
Official source: Immigration Department of Malaysia: foreign workers. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in Malaysia
Usual for Malaysia, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Island resorts: usually shared staff quarters; city hotels: usually not; managers may get an allowance |
|---|---|
| Meals | Usually duty meals in a staff canteen |
| Flights | Senior expat packages only; not standard |
| Service charge | About 10% on bills, shared by points; cannot count towards the minimum wage (by law) |
| Contract | Pass-linked fixed term: 1 year for line staff, up to 5 for managers; probation usually 3 to 6 months |
| Leave | Peninsular Malaysia: 8 days a year, 12 after 2 years, 16 after 5; 11 public holidays; 45-hour week (by law) |
| Income tax | Flat 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.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang is a luxury beachfront resort located in Batu Feringgi, on the northern coast of Penang Island, Malaysia. It is part of Shangri-La Group, an international hospitality company known for premium hotels, resorts and guest-focused service. The resort offers accommodation, restaurants, conference facilities, gardens, recreational activities and wellness services, serving both leisure and business travellers. Employees typically work in a polished international hotel environment with structured operating standards, training opportunities and exposure to guests from around the world. As a large resort, it provides roles across culinary operations, food and beverage, housekeeping, engineering, guest services, events and administration. The property is particularly known for its landscaped grounds, beach setting and strong emphasis on hospitality, quality and personalised service.