Hospitality & Tourism Careers in Malaysia: 20 Jobs & Study Routes
Quick answer
Degreemate has 20 career pages in Hospitality & Tourism. 17 can be started with a certificate, diploma or TVET training straight after SPM, and 3 carry a sourced Malaysian salary band (each with its source and date). Every page shows the duties, entry requirements and the study programmes that lead there.
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- Baker & Pastry ChefStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- BaristaStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- BartenderStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- ChefLeads kitchen operations from commis to head chef across hotels, restaurants and central kitchens. TVET/culinary diploma is the common entry; senior chefs earn well above average as F&B and tourism grow.Straight after SPMSourced payHospitality & Tourism
- CookStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Entertainment & Recreation ManagerHospitality & Tourism
- Event ManagerPlans and runs conferences, weddings, festivals and corporate events for hotels, agencies and venues. Project-heavy work that rewards organisation and client management; peak seasons are intense.Sourced payHospitality & Tourism
- Food Service SupervisorStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Hawker / Food Stall OperatorStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Hotel & Tourism ManagerOversees hotel operations, guest experience and tourism services. Malaysia's fast-growing tourism sector lets diploma/degree holders in hospitality management progress from front office to duty/general manager.Sourced payHospitality & Tourism
- Hotel ConciergeStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Hotel Front Office ClerkStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- HousekeeperStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Housekeeping SupervisorStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Reservation & Ticketing AgentStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Restaurant & Food Service ManagerStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Spa ManagerStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Tour GuideStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Travel ConsultantStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
- Waiter & Service CrewStraight after SPMHospitality & Tourism
Frequently asked questions
What careers are there in Hospitality & Tourism?
The 20 Hospitality & Tourism careers on Degreemate include Baker & Pastry Chef, Barista, Bartender, Chef, Cook and Entertainment & Recreation Manager. The full list is on this page.
Can I start a Hospitality & Tourism career straight after SPM?
Yes, for 17 of the 20 careers, through a certificate, diploma or TVET training, for example Baker & Pastry Chef, Barista, Bartender and Chef. The rest need a longer route, such as a degree after pre-university.
What should I study for a Hospitality & Tourism career?
The fields of study that most often lead here are Hospitality & Tourism, Business, Aviation and Mass Communication & Media. Each career page lists the related UPU and MQA-accredited programmes where the catalogues have them.
How much do Hospitality & Tourism careers pay in Malaysia?
3 of these 20 careers carry a sourced Malaysian salary band, shown on each career's page with its source and date. For the rest we show no figure, because there is no Malaysian source we can cite.
Which Hospitality & Tourism careers are in demand?
No Hospitality & Tourism career on Degreemate is currently rated "rising". Demand is only rated for featured careers that have a Malaysian labour-market source.