Indonesia Market GM: Launch & Open-Kitchen Ops Lead

TalentGo; Jakarta Selatan; On-site; IDR 167,400,000 - 223,200,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentGo is seeking a hands-on leader to drive market entry and daily operations for Indonesia. This role covers pre-opening setup, launching the first store, and establishing scalable operating systems, with training in Singapore as part of the process.

You will oversee store and central kitchen performance, ensuring brand standards are met, coordinating imports, and recruiting and training the opening crew for a January 2027 launch. Strong English and high initiative are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel to Singapore for training.
• Experience in an open kitchen environment.
• Strong hands-on operations skills, able to work the line.
• Good spoken and written English.
• High initiative and able to work under pressure.
• Pre-opening or new-store launch experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with imported goods or supply chain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indonesia market entry and day-to-day operations.
• Own pre-opening setup, first store launch, and operating systems.
• Set up store and central kitchen operations for January 2027 opening.
• Coordinate imported ingredients and equipment (suppliers, lead times, customs).
• Recruit, train, and prepare opening crew.
• Attend training in Singapore and bring brand standards back to Indonesia team.
• Build SOPs for production, assembly, hygiene, and open-kitchen presentation.
• Handle permits and compliance (SLHS, halal, business licensing).
• Lead the line during peak hours and personally assemble bowls when needed.
• Maintain brand speed standards while ensuring quality and presentation.
• Manage order surges calmly and keep team focused under pressure.
• Control inventory, waste, and COGS, especially for imported and perishable items.
• Manage staffing schedules, discipline, and crew development.
• Monitor store and central kitchen performance (P&L, KPIs) and report to owner/HQ.

Skills

Open kitchen experience

Operations management

Pre-opening / new-store launch

English proficiency

Willing to travel

High initiative

Work under pressure

Job description

TalentGo is seeking a hands-on leader to drive market entry and daily operations for Indonesia. This role covers pre-opening setup, launching the first store, and establishing scalable operating systems, with training in Singapore as part of the process.

You will oversee store and central kitchen performance, ensuring brand standards are met, coordinating imports, and recruiting and training the opening crew for a January 2027 launch. Strong English and high initiative are essential.