F&B Management Manager

DING FENG TRADING (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

DING FENG TRADING (S) PTE. LTD. is hiring an F&B Operations Manager to oversee eight stalls, coordinate manpower, and drive performance across locations. You will source new sites, liaise with landlords and operators, and enforce operating standards and hygiene across all outlets.

The role requires strong leadership, cost control, and negotiation skills, with travel between outlets as needed and direct reporting to management. Diploma holders in F&B or Hospitality are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of F&B operations experience
• Experience in multi-outlet F&B operations is an advantage
• Strong leadership and staff management skills
• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Able to travel between outlets regularly

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of ~8 F&B stalls and ensure smooth operations
• Coordinate manpower requirements and rosters across stalls
• Monitor sales, costs and profitability; identify underperforming outlets and implement improvements
• Source and evaluate new F&B locations; liaise with coffeeshop/food court operators and landlords
• Ensure outlets comply with food hygiene and company standards and report to management

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Negotiation

Communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Diploma in F&B Management

Hospitality Management

Job description

Job Description

The F&B Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing the overall operations and performance of the company's F&B stalls. The role focuses on outlet performance, manpower coordination, operational standards and sourcing new locations for business expansion.

Key Responsibilities

1. Multi-Outlet Operations

• Oversee the daily operations of approximately 8 F&B stalls.
• Conduct regular outlet visits to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor food quality, service standards, cleanliness and overall presentation.
• Work closely with stall supervisors to resolve operational issues.
• Ensure consistent operating standards across all stalls.

2. Manpower Management

• Coordinate manpower requirements and deployment across the stalls.
• Review staff rosters, attendance and manpower shortages.
• Work with supervisors to improve staff productivity and minimise unnecessary overtime.
• Assist management with recruitment and staff performance matters when required.

3. Sales & Cost Performance

• Monitor sales and operating performance of each stall.
• Monitor food cost, manpower cost, wastage and other major operating expenses.
• Identify underperforming stalls and recommend improvement measures.
• Implement initiatives to improve sales and profitability.
• Provide regular operational and performance updates to management.

4. New Location Sourcing & Business Expansion

• Source and identify potential new locations for F&B stall expansion.
• Liaise with coffeeshop operators, food court operators, landlords and property agents for available stalls.
• Conduct site visits and evaluate potential locations.
• Assess factors such as rental, footfall, surrounding population, competition and business potential.
• Negotiate basic commercial terms with landlords/operators for management approval.
• Coordinate the setup and opening of approved new stalls.

5. Compliance & Operational Standards

• Ensure outlets maintain appropriate food hygiene and operational standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SFA requirements and company procedures.
• Follow up on operational, hygiene or licensing issues where required.

Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of F&B operations experience, preferably managing multiple outlets or stalls.
• Diploma in F&B Management, Hospitality, Business Management or related discipline is preferred.
• Candidates with strong relevant F&B experience may be considered without a diploma.
• Experience in coffeeshop, food court or multi-outlet F&B operations is an advantage.
• Good understanding of outlet sales, food costs, manpower costs and profitability.
• Good leadership and staff management skills.
• Resourceful and able to independently source and evaluate potential new F&B locations.
• Comfortable dealing with landlords, property agents and coffeeshop/food court operators.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Able to travel between different outlets regularly.
• Able to work independently and report directly to management.