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Mentari Dining House

Hi, we need a waiter in Kuala Lumpur for full-time work, from RM 1,800 a month. Are you free for evening shifts, and how long have you worked in a restaurant?

Kinta Garden Cafe

Hello, we are hiring a part-time waiter in Ipoh for RM 15 to RM 16 an hour on weekend and evening shifts. Could you tell us your preferred days and any experience with a dining room?

Selat Grand Kitchen

Good day, we are a hotel restaurant in Johor Bahru hiring waiters at RM 2,800 to RM 3,000 a month for experienced staff. Are you able to start within two weeks?

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Waiter / waitress in Malaysia: pay and how to get offers

A waiter or waitress in Malaysia earns about RM 15 to RM 18 an hour on part-time shifts, and about RM 1,700 to RM 3,500 a month on full-time contracts, according to job listings from late October and November 2026. For the current figures for your venue and city, describe the job on BlaBlaPrice and the AI will look through local listings and businesses.

Approximate pay in Malaysia, November 2026 (job listings)
Type of workPay range
Part-time, per hourRM 15 to RM 18
Full-time, entry level, per monthRM 1,700 to RM 2,500
Senior full-time, per monthRM 2,800 to RM 3,500
Hourly rate, typical range in one guideRM 10 to RM 15

Licences and what to check before you accept

Restaurants need a premises and signboard licence from the local council, and in Kuala Lumpur from DBKL, so ask whether the venue holds it before you start. Some listings quote pay as RM 1,600++, so ask whether that figure includes the service charge before you agree. Foreign applicants should ask at the start whether the employer can arrange a work permit.

Season and when listings appear

Malaysia has no winter or summer hiring season: it is hot all year, with wet and dry seasons instead. Listings for Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were still open in early November 2026, and some were posted only days earlier, so it pays to check new listings each week.

How pay is quoted here

Pay is quoted in ringgit (RM), per hour for part-time shifts and per month for full-time work. Part-time listings show RM 15 to RM 18 an hour, and full-time entry-level roles start from about RM 1,700 a month. Ask whether the monthly figure covers a fixed number of hours and whether tips are paid on top of it.

What to put in the request

Name the type of venue (hotel restaurant, café, bar or fine dining), the city or district, the shifts you can work, the experience and languages needed, and the pay on offer or expected. Say whether the role is permanent, part-time or for a set period. The AI asks about anything missing, so a short, clear first message is enough.

Posting a request on BlaBlaPrice is free. Describe the role in your own words in the chat, and add a photo if it helps. Businesses registered with BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their offer, pay and terms, while your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For related jobs, see restaurant or hotel manager, bartender or hotels, restaurants and tourism.

Questions and answers

How much does a waiter earn in Malaysia?

Part-time work pays about RM 15 to RM 18 an hour in current listings, and entry-level full-time roles about RM 1,700 to RM 2,500 a month. Senior full-time posts go up to RM 3,500 a month.

Is there a best season to look for waiter work?

Malaysia has no winter or summer hiring season, because it is hot all year with wet and dry seasons. Listings in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor were still open in early November 2026.

Do foreigners need a work permit to work as a waiter?

Foreign applicants should ask the employer at the start whether a work permit can be arranged, before agreeing to a shift.

Does the pay include the service charge?

Some listings quote pay as RM 1,600++, so ask whether the figure includes the service charge before you agree.

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