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Seri Kiara Espresso Bar

Hi, we need a barista for weekend shifts in Kuala Lumpur, with pay around RM 2,000 a month. How many years have you worked with espresso and latte art?

Tebrau Coffee Works

Our Johor Bahru café is hiring for evening and weekend shifts, with pay from RM 1,600 to RM 2,700 a month. Which shifts suit you, and how long have you worked in coffee?

Shah Alam Roast House

Hello, our roastery needs a barista for espresso and latte art, and pay sits in the RM 1,500 to RM 2,700 range. Do you hold an SCA certificate, and when can you start?

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Barista jobs in Malaysia: pay, courses and what to ask

A barista in Malaysia earns about RM 2,027 a month on average, and typical pay ranges from RM 1,524 to RM 2,695. A one-day beginner workshop costs about RM 450 to RM 900. For the pay that cafés offer in your city, post a request on BlaBlaPrice and compare the offers.

Approximate pay and course fees in Malaysia, November 2026 (job listings and training providers' websites)
ItemDetailsPrice (RM)
Barista pay, averageper monthRM 2,027
Barista pay, typical rangeper monthRM 1,524–2,695
Beginner workshopone dayRM 450–900
Multi-day or SCA courseseveral daysRM 1,000–4,500
Latte art essentials4 hoursRM 500

Where baristas work

Cafés and hotel coffee bars in Kuala Lumpur, Shah Alam, Johor Bahru, Ipoh and George Town differ in hours and pay. Ask whether the venue is a standalone café, a hotel coffee bar or a roastery, since the shifts and the skills asked for are not the same. Pay is quoted per month in RM, so ask whether a service charge or tips are included.

Licences and training

A café needs a business premise licence. One guide estimates RM 500 for an F&B outlet, against RM 200 to RM 500 for an office or retail outlet, so ask the employer to confirm that the licence is in place. Many baristas take SCA courses; one forum comment says these open entry-level barista work and that the options outweigh the cost.

Season and the climate

The climate is hot all year, with a wet and a dry season, so cafés do not close for a winter season. A 2026 news report says tourism in Malaysia is rebounding, which can mean more staff needed in tourist areas. Ask about weekend and evening shifts before you accept.

What to write in the request

State the type of venue, the city, the pay you expect in RM per month, the shifts you can work, your years of experience, your espresso and latte art skills, and any certificate. The more precise the request, the more relevant the offers.

Post the request on BlaBlaPrice: it is free for buyers. The AI reads it, asks for what is missing, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Malaysia and shows the businesses it found. Cafés and hotels reply in the chat with their own offer, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide to exchange them. For related jobs, see Cook, Waiter / waitress or Bartender.

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What does a barista earn in Malaysia?

The average is about RM 2,027 a month, and the typical range is RM 1,524 to RM 2,695 a month.

How much does barista training cost?

A one-day beginner workshop costs about RM 450 to RM 900, a multi-day or SCA course about RM 1,000 to RM 4,500, and a four-hour latte art course RM 500.

Does a café need a licence?

Yes, a business premise licence is needed. One guide estimates RM 500 for an F&B outlet, so ask the employer to confirm it is in place.

Which cities should I name?

Name Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Ipoh, Shah Alam or George Town and say how far you can travel, so that offers come from nearby cafés.

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