Deputy General Manager

TAKAGI FOOD PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

TAKAGI FOOD PTE. LTD. is seeking a Deputy General Manager to lead Singapore operations with a 12–18 month trajectory to assume daily commercial and executive leadership.

The role spans initial ground operations mastery, then corporate integration of HR, compliance, marketing, and finance under direct MD supervision. Candidate profiles include leaders from Senior Area Manager or Operations Manager levels with frontline kitchen experience, strong P&L awareness, and the ability to drive EBITDA and

Qualifications

• Background: 6-10 years of fast-casual / QSR management experience at Senior Area Manager, Operations Manager, or Assistant Director level.
• Ground hardiness: experience from frontline; understands kitchen bottlenecks and can command store managers and drivers.
• Business appetite: understands P&L, gross margins, and labor cost ratios, with desire to learn corporate administration.

Responsibilities

• Phase 1 (Months 1-6): achieve operational mastery of outlets, establish KPI cadences, manage procurement and maintenance to reduce stockouts and downtime.
• Phase 2 (Months 7-12): integrate HR, compliance, and cross-border logistics; review store P&Ls with MD to optimize margins.
• Phase 3 (Months 13-18+): drive marketing alignment with capacity; take finance oversight and lead the Singapore business toward GM transition.

Skills

QSR management

P&L understanding

Leadership

Operational excellence

Finance basics

Job description

Deputy General Manager (Succession Track to GM)

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the Deputy GM will initially master ground operations, logistics, purchasing, and maintenance before progressively taking command of HR, compliance, marketing, and finance. The position is structured with a clear 12-to-18-month trajectory to take over daily commercial and executive leadership of the Singapore organization.

Key Responsibilities

Phase 1: Operational Mastery & Supply Chain (Months 1-6)

• Assume direct command of the Outlets Operations Department; establish weekly KPI cadences with Area Managers covering labor scheduling, speed of service, and food wastage.


• Oversee Purchasing, Maintenance, and Logistics to eliminate store stockouts and minimize equipment downtime.


• Be on call 24/7 for operational crises, freeing the MD from frontline troubleshooting.

Phase 2: Corporate Integration & Cross-Border Ramp-Up (Months 7-12)

• Take oversight of HR and Compliance: manage foreign worker quotas, pass renewals, outlet hygiene ratings, and talent retention.


• Coordinate the Singapore logistics and receiving protocols to integrate with the incoming Central Kitchen production batches.


• Conduct weekly financial reviews of store-level P&Ls alongside the MD to master margin optimization.

Phase 3: Executive Autonomy & Commercial Leadership (Months 13-18+)

• Align Marketing campaigns with store prep capacity, ensuring promotions drive measurable EBITDA gains rather than store-level chaos.


• Assume day-to-day oversight of Finance closing, operational budgets, and cross-department allocation.


• Full operational autonomy over the Singapore business, qualifying for promotion to GM / Managing Director.

Qualifications & Ideal Profile

• Background: 6-10 years of fast-casual / QSR management experience, currently at Senior Area Manager, Operations Manager, or Assistant Director level.


• Ground Hardiness: Someone who started from the frontline, understands kitchen bottlenecks, and can command the respect of store managers and delivery drivers.


• Business Appetite: Understands P&L basics, gross margins, and labor cost ratios, with a genuine desire to learn corporate administration rather than just remaining a store operator.


• Temperament: High ownership, comfortable with direct founder mentorship, and capable of holding peers accountable without creating toxic friction.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you.