Assistant Restaurant Manager

DRIM Korean Steakhouse; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

INITIA GROUP in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Restaurant Manager to oversee daily restaurant operations, ensure smooth service, and uphold guest experience.

You will supervise both FOH and BOH teams, coordinate with Kitchen and Ops, manage staffing, training, and compliance with safety standards. This role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment on a 5-6 day work week.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Hospitality, F&B Management, Business, or related field.
• Experience in restaurant operations; supervisory/assistant management preferred.
• Korean cuisine/Asian F&B experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Restaurant Manager in daily operations to ensure smooth service.
• Supervise FOH and BOH teams; coordinate with Kitchen and Operations.
• Monitor service quality, guest satisfaction, and dining experience.
• Assist with manpower deployment, staff scheduling, and training.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee opening/closing procedures and inventory control.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in Hospitality or related

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Restaurant Manager

Job Level: Managerial

Department: F&B Department

Location: Singapore

Salary: $4,000 to $4,200/month

Working days: 5-6 days a week

Overall Job Objectives:

The Assistant Restaurant Manager supports the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service, excellent guest experience, effective team performance, and compliance with company and Singapore regulatory standards.

The role will supervise both Front of House team and Back of House team, monitor service quality and operational performance, support manpower planning and training, and assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient restaurant environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the Restaurant Manager in managing daily restaurant operations and ensuring smooth service.
• Supervise and guide the Front of House team during daily operations, including peak periods.
• Work closely with the Kitchen and Operations teams to ensure effective coordination between FOH and BOH.
• Monitor service quality, guest satisfaction, table turnover, and overall dining experience.
• Handle guest enquiries, feedback, and service issues professionally and implement appropriate solutions.
• Train, coach, and develop team members to maintain consistent service standards.
• Assist with manpower deployment, staff scheduling, attendance, and daily work allocation.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, service standards, workplace safety, and applicable Singapore regulations.
• Maintain high standards of restaurant cleanliness, hygiene, food handling practices, and workplace safety.
• Monitor restaurant opening and closing procedures and ensure operational checklists are completed.
• Support inventory monitoring, ordering, stock control, and minimisation of operational wastage.
• Monitor sales and operational performance and support initiatives to achieve business targets.
• Support promotions, events, menu launches, and other restaurant initiatives.
• Assist the Restaurant Manager with performance monitoring, staff development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Step in to oversee restaurant operations in the absence of the Restaurant Manager when required.

Job Specifications:

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Hospitality, F&B Management, Business, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience in restaurant, hospitality, or F&B operations.
• Experience in a supervisory or assistant management role within a fast-paced restaurant environment is preferred.
• Experience in Korean cuisine, Korean restaurants, or other Asian F&B concepts is an advantage.
• Experience in casual dining or high-volume restaurants with multiple customer turnovers is beneficial.
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations, service standards, and customer experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple operational priorities.
• Willingness to work according to the restaurant's operating schedule, including weekends and public holidays where required.

Key Deliverables:

• Smooth and efficient daily restaurant operations.
• Consistent service quality and positive guest experience.
• Effective supervision, training, and performance of the FOH team.
• Achievement of operational and service standards.
• Proper manpower deployment and effective team coordination.
• Compliance with company SOPs, food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements.
• Effective handling and resolution of guest feedback and operational issues.
• Support for sales performance, cost control, and reduction of operational wastage.
• Continuous improvement in restaurant service and operational efficiency.

ABOUT US:

INITIA GROUP is a leading lifestyle, beauty, wellness, and F&B group in Singapore and Malaysia. We have been in the beauty and F&B industry for years and are now also in Art, Retail, and Photo Studios. We are a fast-growing company that continuously introduces innovative and on-trend concepts. As we continue to expand across Singapore and Malaysia, we are looking for passionate individuals to join our growing team.

If you’re excited about our company’s vision for this position and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, we’d like to hear from you.

INITIA Group is committed to fair and merit-based employment practices. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and provide equal employment opportunities based on skills, experience, and job requirements.

You may visit our website to learn more about us: INITIA Group website