Management Trainee (Culinary/ BOH F&B Operations)

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

Job Title: Management Trainee 管理培训生 (Manager Track)

Designation: Back-of-House/Culinary F&B Management

Job Level: Junior/Entry Level

Location: Singapore

Salary: $3,700/month

Working days: 5-6 days a week

Overall Job Objectives:

As a Management Trainee, you will undergo a comprehensive training program designed to provide you with exposure to various aspects of the business. You will gain hands‑on experience in key operational functions and receive mentorship from senior leaders. This role is intended for individuals with high potential who are eager to develop management and leadership skills, aiming for future leadership positions or on a Managerial Track.

Key duties and 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

Role qualifications:

• Graduate of Bachelor's Degree in Business, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Marketing, or any related field preferred.
• Candidates without experience are welcome to apply!
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to thrive in a business operational fast‑paced environment.
• Customer‑oriented, strong teamwork spirit with leadership potential.

Benefits of the role:

• Structured career development and advancement opportunities.
• One‑year rotational program that will give you exposure to various roles within your selected track.
• Intensive all‑operations training to hone you into becoming one of our future managers.
• Competitive base salary, incentives and reward schemes.
• Grooming Allowances and Staff Discounts across INITIA brands.

ABOUT US:

INITIA GROUP is the biggest brand concept leader in Singapore & Malaysia. We have been in the beauty and F&B industry for years and are now in Art, Retail, and Photo Studios. We are a fast‑paced growing company, bringing all unique and on‑trend concepts. We have a lot of expansions going on and we need additional talents in our growing family.

If you’re excited about our company’s vision for this position and want to start the path of becoming one of our future leaders, we’d like to hear from you.

You may visit our website to learn more about us: INITIA Group website