Assistant Restaurant Manager

Authentic Bites Concepts Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading café brand in Singapore seeks an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations at its flagship outlet. This role involves supporting the Restaurant Manager in maintaining high guest service standards and ensuring operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in hospitality management, proven experience in F&B operations, and a strong leadership presence. A customer-first attitude and effective communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing F&B or café operations is a must.
• Operational familiarity with franchise systems is a bonus.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Restaurant Manager in the overall day-to-day operations of Elephant Grounds Singapore.
• Ensure high standards of guest service.
• Coordinate with backend functions to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Education

Diploma in hospitality management or relevant field

Job description

Elephant Grounds is an award-winning Hong Kong-born lifestyle brand renowned for its specialty coffee, Japanese influenced cuisine, and café culture. Founded in 2013 by Gerald Li and Kevin Poon, the brand began as a coffee kiosk within a retail shop and has since grown into a fully integrated coffee roastery, artisanal bakery, and restaurant concept with operations in Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta Q1 2026, and now Singapore.

Our coffee program is led by an award-winning team - including a champion roaster and other specialty coffee professionals - with a relentless dedication to building a sustainable coffee program. Elephant Grounds focuses on the alchemy of space - design, music, and light - and the impact they have on guests, creating an unmistakable energy and vibe.

We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations of flagship café outlet. The ideal candidate should be service driven, operationally sound, and highly organized, with a strong ability to lead teams and deliver consistent guest experiences.

This role requires a proactive individual with a hands-on approach, who takes pride in operational excellence and team development within a high-volume, modern café setting.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the Restaurant Manager in the overall day-to-day operations of Elephant Grounds Singapore’s operations: café, bakery, coffee bar, roastery, and dining hall.
• Ensure high standards of guest service and promptly handle guest feedback or service recovery when required.
• Ensure team performance, and daily operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with backend functions (kitchen, barista, bakery, roastery) to ensure smooth service.
• Assist in staff scheduling, attendance monitoring, and shift deployment.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in hospitality management or relevant field preferred.
• Experience in managing F&B or café operations is a must.
• Operational familiarity with franchise systems is a bonus.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and drive standards across multiple F&B segments.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Must Have Factor:

• Strong leadership with hands-on, service-oriented mindset.
• High attention to detail and operational discipline.
• Effective communicator and problem-solver.
• Customer-first attitude with a genuine passion for hospitality.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.