Job Summary
We are looking for a proactive and experienced Operations Assistant Manager to support the management team in overseeing the company's day-to-day F&B operations.
The successful candidate will assist in managing outlet operations, manpower deployment, staff performance, inventory, food quality, customer service, cost controland compliance with company SOPs and food safety requirements.
This is a hands-on management position suitable for an individual who is able to lead teams, solve operational issues, coordinate across different locations and support management in improving operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Operations Manager in overseeing daily operations.
- Ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations in accordance with company SOPs and operational standards.
- Supervise and coordinate operational supervisors and operational staff.
- Lead, coach, motivate and develop staff to maintain good service and operational standards.
- Monitor staff attendance, deployment, manpower requirements and work schedules.
- Coordinate manpower deployment according to business and operational needs.
- Conduct regular operational inspectionswith company SOPs standards.
- Monitor food quality, preparation standards, customer service, cleanliness, hygiene and overall outlet conditions.
- Ensure compliance with company SOPs, food safety, hygiene and workplace safety requirements.
- Monitor inventory, stock movement, ordering, receiving, storage and stock rotation.
- Work with teams to minimizefood wastage, stock losses and unnecessary operating costs.
- Monitor operational expenses and support cost-control initiatives.
- Review daily sales and operational reports and highlight significant issues to management.
- Assist in monitoring outlet performance and implementing improvements where required.
- Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally and ensure timely service recovery.
- Identify operational problems and work with relevant teams to implement corrective actions.
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, training and development of operations staff.
- Conduct regular coaching and performance follow-ups with supervisors and team members.
- Ensure proper opening, closing, cleaning, cash-handling and other operational procedures are followed.
- Coordinate with suppliers, maintenance contractors, delivery teams and other business partners when required.
- Support food preparation/production operations where applicable and ensure proper standards are maintained.
- Assist management with operational planning, new initiatives and process improvements.
- Prepare and maintain operational reports, records and documentation.
- Support internal and external inspections, audits and compliance requirements.
- Deputise for the Operations Manager when required.
- Perform other duties and operational responsibilities assigned by management.
Requirements
- Minimum 5years of relevant experiencein F&B,cateringandfood production operations.
- Previous supervisory or management experience is preferred.
- Experience overseeing more than one outlet or location will be an advantage.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Good understanding of F&B operations, customer service, food hygiene and workplace safety.
- Experience in inventory management, manpower planning and cost control.
- Able to work independently and make sound operational decisions.
- Proactive, responsible and hands-on with a strong sense of ownership.
- Good computer skills and ability to prepare basic operational reports.
- Willing to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.