General Restaurant Manager (Pre-Opening)

CURLYS TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Staff discounts

Health insurance

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

CURLYS TRADING PTE. LTD. in Singapore is opening a new concept and seeks a General Manager to oversee all front-of-house operations and drive profitability.

You will lead a hands-on team, coordinate with kitchen leadership, manage budgeting and guest experiences, and ensure regulatory compliance while building a strong service culture.

Qualifications

• 10–12 years of relevant restaurant management experience.
• Experience managing mid- to large-scale casual dining operations.
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, cost control, budgeting, and P&L management.
• Hands-on leader with the ability to motivate, manage, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience with pre-opening operations is advantageous.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service and high standards.
• Lead, train, and manage front-of-house team, including scheduling, onboarding and coaching.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment promoting teamwork and growth.
• Coordinate front- and back-of-house with kitchen and management teams.
• Oversee and manage P&L, budgeting, labour costs, and expenses.
• Analyze sales, labour, and costs and provide profitability recommendations.
• Participate in management meetings and contribute insights on operations and growth.
• Lead recruitment efforts for the front-of-house team and develop talent.
• Drive service excellence and resolve guest concerns professionally.
• Ensure sanitation, safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Budgeting

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Presentation skills

Job description

General Manager (New Pre-Opening Concept!)

Introduction

Ebb & Flow Group is a dynamic Food & Beverage group in Singapore. We are opening a new concept in Dempsey featuring modern Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi, rooted in vibrant regional traditions andflavours. You will also work closely with our chef-owners and leadership team to bring this exciting concept to life.

The General Manager who will oversee all front-of-house operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, smooth daily operations,strong teamleadership, and overall business performance. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong operational and financial acumen, capable of building a positive service culture while driving profitability and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations, ensuring smooth service, exceptional guest experiences, and high operational standards
• Lead, train, and manage front-of-house team members, including scheduling, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and professional growth
• Work closely with the kitchen and management teams to ensure seamless coordination between front- and back-of-house operations
• Oversee and manage the restaurant’s Profit & Loss (P&L), including budgeting, forecasting,labourcosts, and operational expenses
• Analysesales performance,labour, and operational costs, and provide strategic recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency
• Participate in management meetings and contribute insights on operations, guest feedback, staffing, and business growth opportunities
• Lead and support recruitment efforts for the front-of-house team, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and talent development
• Drive service excellence bymaintaininghigh hospitality standards and resolving guest concerns professionally and efficiently
• Ensure compliance with sanitation, workplace safety, and local regulatory requirements
• Identifyopportunities to improve operational processes, service standards, and overall guest satisfaction

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and delivering exceptional dining experiences
• Minimum 10-12 years of relevant restaurant management experience, with proven experience managing mid- to large-scale casual dining operations
• Strong understanding of restaurant operations, cost control, budgeting, and P&L management
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills
• Hands-on leader with the ability to motivate, manage, and develop high-performing teams
• Experience with pre-opening operations isadvantageous

Perks

• Birthday leave to celebrate your special day with loved ones
• Competitive staff discounts across all outlets
• Health and medical insurance coverage
• Opportunities to learn from experienced mentors within the industry

Individuals who may not fully meet the stated qualifications are still encouraged to apply and may be considered for other opportunities aligned with their skills and experience.