MANAGEMENT TRAINEE – RESTAURANT OPERATIONS

SEVEN GRAINS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-day work week

Annual leave 10 days increasing with 1

Medical benefits and insurance

Employee dining discounts

Hands-on training and career growth

Expansion opportunities

Job summary

TANOKE is a modern Japanese restaurant and sake bar on Purvis Street, offering contemporary Japanese cuisine and warm hospitality. We are expanding and seeking motivated individuals to join our team and build a long-term career in restaurant operations and management.

No prior management experience is required; hands-on exposure to different aspects of restaurant operations will prepare you for increasing responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Proactive, responsible and attentive to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working split shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Able to support extended working hours during peak periods and private events.
• Able to commit to a minimum 44-hour work week.
• Immediate availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in daily restaurant operations
• Welcome and attend to guests professionally
• Learn TANOKE’s menu, sake offerings and service standards
• Assist with reservations, table arrangements and guest requests
• Support private events and group reservations
• Learn opening, closing and cash-handling procedures
• Assist with stocktaking and inventory control
• Support administrative work and operational reporting
• Assist in updating menus and event materials
• Work closely with the kitchen and service teams
• Identify operational needs and take the initiative to assist without waiting for constant instruction
• Undergo training in team supervision, roster planning and restaurant management

Skills

English proficiency

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Availability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABOUT TANOKE

Located within a conserved heritage shophouse on Purvis Street, TANOKE is a modern Japanese restaurant and sake bar offering contemporary Japanese cuisine, thoughtfully curated sake and warm hospitality.

With expansion plans in the pipeline, we are looking to grow our team. We welcome motivated individuals who are interested in building a long-term career in restaurant operations and management.

No prior management experience is required, although experience in hospitality, restaurants or customer service would be an advantage. You will receive hands‑on exposure to the different aspects of restaurant operations and gradually take on greater responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the team in daily restaurant operations
• Welcome and attend to guests professionally
• Learn TANOKE’s menu, sake offerings and service standards
• Assist with reservations, table arrangements and guest requests
• Support private events and group reservations
• Learn opening, closing and cash-handling procedures
• Assist with stocktaking and inventory control
• Support administrative work and operational reporting
• Assist in updating menus and event materials
• Work closely with the kitchen and service teams
• Identify operational needs and take the initiative to assist without waiting for constant instruction
• Undergo training in team supervision, roster planning and restaurant management

REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in spoken and written English, as the role requires communication with guests, team members and corporate clients
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Proactive, responsible and attentive to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable working split shifts, evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Able to support extended working hours during peak periods and private events
• Able to commit to a minimum 44-hour work week
• Immediate availability is preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

• Five-day work week with two rostered rest days
• 10 days of annual leave, increasing by one day for each completed year of service, up to 14 days
• Medical benefits and insurance coverage
• Employee dining discounts
• Hands‑on training and career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to grow with the company as we expand

Only Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents will be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.