Culinary Management Trainee — Fast-Track to Leadership

Initia International Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Grooming Allowances

Staff Discounts across INITIA brands

Job summary

INITIA GROUP in Singapore is hiring a Management Trainee (Back-of-House/Culinary F&B Management) to join our Managerial Track. This junior role offers hands-on kitchen exposure across multiple concepts, with mentorship from senior leaders and a clear path toward future leadership positions.

You will participate in comprehensive kitchen training, support daily operations, learn inventory handling, HACCP standards, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, hospitality, culinary arts, marketing or related field.
• Candidates without experience are welcome to apply.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-oriented with strong teamwork and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive kitchen training across multiple stations and concepts.
• Support daily kitchen operations including food preparation, hygiene checks and quality control.
• Assist in cooking and plating Korean dishes, especially Samgyetang and grilled specialties.
• Learn inventory handling, ordering and stock receiving procedures.
• Coordinate with front-of-house team for smooth service execution.
• Understand and maintain HACCP and food safety standards.
• Track kitchen costs, monitor portioning and reduce food waste.
• Contribute ideas for menu planning and kitchen efficiency.
• Take part in staff coordination and training of junior kitchen crew.
• Support Head Chef in shift supervision, vendor management and kitchen audits.

Skills

Leadership potential

Communication skills

Customer-oriented

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

INITIA GROUP in Singapore is hiring a Management Trainee (Back-of-House/Culinary F&B Management) to join our Managerial Track. This junior role offers hands-on kitchen exposure across multiple concepts, with mentorship from senior leaders and a clear path toward future leadership positions.

You will participate in comprehensive kitchen training, support daily operations, learn inventory handling, HACCP standards, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.