Cafe Manager (Coffee, Pastries) - Harbour Front

recruit haus pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

recruit haus pte. ltd. is seeking a Café Manager in Singapore to oversee day-to-day operations, service standards, and profitability. You will lead a team, ensure product quality and exceptional customer experience, and drive growth while maintaining SOPs and regulatory compliance.

The role requires hands-on coffee equipment knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to optimise staffing and costs during busy periods. A diploma or certificate in F&B or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in F&B, hospitality, or related field.
• 3–5 years of cafe/F&B operations experience.
• Strong customer service orientation and people skills.
• Solid operational, communication, and team management abilities.
• Hands-on knowledge of coffee equipment and maintenance basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall café operations in line with SOPs and regulations.
• Be hands-on during service to support FOH, beverage prep and service.
• Drive business by managing daily sales, labour, and costs.
• Oversee beverage and food preparation quality and speed of service.
• Plan and schedule manpower for peak periods.
• Maintain knowledge of coffee equipment and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Coach staff and foster growth mindset to boost engagement.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Operations management

Team leadership

Customer service

Coaching staff

Education

Diploma or Certificate in F&B / Hospitality / Business

Tools

Coffee equipment

Job description

Reporting to the Lead of Operations, the Café Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day

operations, service standards, commercial performance, and team management of the café.

The role will ensure smooth outlet operations, high product quality, operational excellence, and an exceptional customer experience while supporting business growth and profitability.

This role also requires strong operational and technical capabilities, including hands-on knowledge of coffee equipment, basic troubleshooting, calibration, and coordination of maintenance support to minimise

operational downtime.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage overall café operationsin line with company SOPs and regulatory requirements, ensuring smooth day-to-day performance and timely resolution of operational issues
• Operationally hands-on during service periods to support front-of-house operations, beverage preparation, and customer service excellence
• Drive business performance by managing daily sales, labour, and operating costs, analysing performance trends, and implementing actions to achieve sales and profitability targets
• Oversee beverage and food preparation standards ensuring consistency in coffee quality, presentation, speed of service, and overall customer experience
• Manage manpower planning and scheduling, ensuring optimal staffing levels, team productivity, and operational efficiency during peak periods
• Possess hands-on technical knowledge of coffee equipment, including coffee machines and grinders, and support basic troubleshooting, calibration, and preventive maintenance to minimise operational downtime
• Build and lead a high-performing team by coaching staff, fostering a growth mindset culture, driving engagement
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety standards and continuous improvement projects to enhance café performance and customer experience

Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Business, or related field preferred
• 3–5years of experience in café, coffeehouse, or F&B operations
• Strong customer service orientation with a passionate, energetic, and people-centric personality
• Strong operational, communication, and team management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on knowledge of coffee equipment operations with basic troubleshooting and maintenance capabilities
• Positive leadership mindset with the ability to coach teams, foster collaboration, and drive a growth mindset culture