Head of F&B

Looking for Head of F&B for an established restaurant group

Your new company
Malaysia-based retail group with a strong regional presence, managing a diverse portfolio of F&B brands across Southeast Asia and beyond.

Your new role

  • Lead F&B strategy and growth by driving revenue, profitability (GOP), and expansion across multiple new brands and dining experiences.
  • Oversee end-to-end multi-outlet operations, including staffing, rostering, sourcing, and service standards across diverse, multi-cuisine concepts.
  • Optimise portfolio performance by reviewing existing concepts, turning around underperforming outlets, and strengthening high-performing brands.
  • Drive financial and operational excellence by owning key KPIs such as revenue, guest footfall, cost control (COGS, labour), and outlet utilisation.
  • Innovate and enhance dining offerings through close collaboration with the Executive Chef to create new concepts and refresh existing ones.
  • Build and lead high-performing teams by developing organisational structure, mentoring leaders, and preparing the business for scale and expansion.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Extensive F&B leadership experience with a proven track record managing multi-outlet, multi-cuisine operations within hospitality or restaurant groups.
  • Strong operational expertise with hands-on capability in managing end-to-end F&B operations including staffing, sourcing, and service delivery at scale.
  • Strategic and commercially driven mindset with the ability to identify growth opportunities and manage financial metrics such as GOP, COGS, and labour ratios.
  • Creative and concept-driven approach with demonstrated experience in developing, refreshing, and innovating dining concepts.
  • Proven leadership ability to build, structure, and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
  • Global exposure and strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage senior leadership and work across cultures, open to both local and international candidates.

What you'll get in return

  • Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package aligned with experience, performance, and market benchmarks.
  • Regional exposure with opportunities to work across Southeast Asia within a well-established group managing multiple international F&B brands.
  • Strong career growth potential with opportunities for progression and cross-market mobility within a diversified business.
  • Dynamic and entrepreneurial work environment with exposure to innovation in F&B, including new concept development and expansion initiatives.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Sales
Ref:
1287705

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Megan Tan, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sunway
Corporate Suite 19-01 at Sunway Resort Hotel,, Persiaran Lagoon,

Telephone: +603 7890 6289

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