Operations & Branding Manager (Cafe)

Pasona Singapore Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading café brand is seeking an experienced Branding Manager to lead the launch and growth of a new location in Singapore. This role is critical for brand development, product planning, and team management. Candidates should have at least 3 years of management experience in branding F&B concepts, strong understanding of the local market, and the ability to adapt Japanese product concepts. Strong leadership and relationship management skills are essential, along with a willingness to participate in the café's opening phase.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related management experience.
• Proven experience in branding cafés or Western-style restaurants.
• Existing network within the Singapore F&B industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead brand development and localization strategy.
• Oversee product planning aligned with brand concepts.
• Develop sales and marketing strategies for local customers.
• Manage supplier and vendor relationships.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety standards compliance.
• Recruit, train, and manage teams.
• Be on-site during the café opening.
• Collaborate with the Director on business development.
• Build a community-integrated brand.

Skills

Branding and launching F&B concepts

Understanding of Singapore F&B market

Strong leadership skills

Mandarin fluency

Job description

Settings: Bakery Café (Newly Launch)

Location: Tanjong Pagar

Job Summary:

Seeking an experienced Branding Manager to lead the launch and growth of their new bakery café in Singapore, operated by Japanese Company. This is a critical leadership position that will report directly to the Director and will oversee the brand development, product planning, sales strategy, and team management, with the goal of establishing a locally rooted, community-focused brand. As the Branding Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the café's identity in the Singapore market, adapting the existing product and packaging concepts to suit local preferences, and building strong connections with suppliers, vendors, and other partners. The role involves full oversight of operations from launch to eventual multi-store expansion.

Job Description:

• Lead the brand development and localization strategy for the Singapore market
• Oversee product planning and development, in alignment with the brand’s concept
• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies tailored to local customers
• Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers (e.g. packaging, kitchenware, etc.)
• Ensure hygiene, food safety, and regulatory compliance standards are met
• Recruit, train, and manage the in-store and support teams
• Be actively involved in the launch phase, including being on-site at the café during opening
• Collaborate with the Director on long-term business development and potential expansion plans
• Build a brand that integrates with the local community and earns customer loyalty

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of related experience including Management experience
• Proven experience in branding and launching F&B concepts, preferably cafés or Western-style restaurants
• Strong understanding of the Singapore F&B market and local consumer preferences
• Existing network or contacts within the Singapore F&B industry (vendors, suppliers, consultants)
• Ability to adapt and localize existing Japanese product concepts and packaging to the Singapore market
• Fluent in Mandarin is an advantage – to liaise with Mandarin speaking partners, suppliers, or internal teams
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Hands-on, flexible, and able to take initiative, especially during the start-up phase
• Knowledge or experience in Western cuisine or similar industries
• Willingness to be involved on-site at the store during the opening period
• Open to commit to rotating shift work to assist operations needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-store expansion strategy
• Understanding of Singapore’s F&B regulations and licensing procedures
• Japanese speaking skill will be an added advantage to liaise with Japan HQ and Japanese speaking counterparts

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Other applications will be updated to our database for future job opportunities.