Assistant Manager (5 Day Work Week) (F&B)

le jardin fort canning pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals provided

Performance incentives

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team culture

Job summary

LE JARDIN FORT CANNING PTE. LTD. is seeking a passionate Assistant Manager for our contemporary café and restaurant located in a garden setting.

You will support the Restaurant Manager, lead the service team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences during peak and off-peak hours. The role emphasizes staff development, upselling, operations coordination with the kitchen, and maintaining hygiene and safety standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in F&B operations, preferably in an assistant managerial role.
• Experience in a café/restaurant environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in daily outlet operations and Front of House.
• Lead and motivate service team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Manage reservations, guest flow, and dining experience during service hours.
• Handle customer feedback and service recovery professionally.
• Assist in staff scheduling, training, and team development.
• Drive performance via upselling, efficiency, and product knowledge.
• Ensure cleanliness, presentation, hygiene and workplace safety standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen and management for smooth service flow.
• Assist in inventory management and administrative duties.
• Help implement SOPs and service excellence initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Team management

Problem solving

Tools

POS systems

Job description

A contemporary café and restaurant concept set within a beautiful garden environment surrounded by lush greenery and fresh flowers. Join a fun, passionate, and dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

We are currently looking for a passionate and service-oriented Assistant Manager to be part of our growing team.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the outlet and Front of House team.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate the service team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maintain high service standards.
• Manage reservations, guest flow, and overall dining experience during operational hours.
• Handle customer feedback and service recovery professionally and efficiently.
• Assist in manpower planning, staff scheduling, training, and team development.
• Drive outlet performance through upselling initiatives, operational efficiency, and strong product knowledge.
• Ensure cleanliness, outlet presentation, hygiene, and workplace safety standards are consistently maintained.
• Work closely with the kitchen and management team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and service flow.
• Support inventory management, stock ordering, and operational administrative duties.
• Assist in implementing operational procedures, SOPs, and service excellence initiatives.

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years of experience in F&B operations, preferably in an assistant managerial role.
• Prior experience in a café, restaurant environment preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Service-oriented with a positive attitude and strong sense of responsibility.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Good organisational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a service team.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with POS systems preferred.

Why Join Us

• Beautiful and unique working environment
• Staff meals provided
• Performance incentives
• Career growth opportunities
• Young, energetic, and supportive team
• Opportunity to grow with an expanding hospitality group