Restaurant Manager

I-LINK MANPOWER CONSULTANCY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality consultancy in Singapore is seeking an experienced operations manager. This role involves directing back-of-house restaurant operations and leading kitchen teams, focusing on menu innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. Candidates must have strong industry knowledge and at least 10 years of local and international F&B experience. Join us to elevate the customer experience and ensure seamless kitchen and service operations.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of comprehensive local and overseas F&B experience.
• Ability to lead teams and manage kitchen operations effectively.
• Experience in strategic brand growth and market analysis.

Responsibilities

• Direct overall back-of-house operations and kitchen workflow.
• Spearhead menu strategy and product innovation.
• Handle recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews.
• Manage purchasing protocols and vendor performance.
• Establish SOPs and ensure food safety compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day restaurant operations.
• Contribute to brand growth and customer experience.

Skills

Strong knowledge of food & beverage industry

Operational efficiency

Menu strategy development

Menu strategy development

Job description

• Directing and supervising overall back-of-house operations, including kitchen workflow design, production standards, hygiene governance, and continuous quality improvement.

• Spearheading menu strategy through analysis, product innovation, seasonal item planning, and development of culinary concepts aligned with the brand’s identity.

• Leading the kitchen and service teams by handling recruitment, onboarding, skills development, performance reviews, and effective deployment of manpower across shifts.

• Formulating purchasing protocols, managing vendor performance, controlling cost of goods, and ensuring optimal stock rotation and utilisation.

• Establishing and enforcing comprehensive SOPs covering food safety, operational efficiency, service delivery, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Overseeing day-to-day restaurant operations, ensuring seamless integration between culinary functions and front-of-house teams to maintain service excellence.

• Contributing to strategic brand growth by analysing market trends, elevating customer experience, and developing long-term menu and operational plans to support future outlet expansion.

• The candidate must possess strong, hands‑on knowledge of the food & beverage industry, with at least 10 years of comprehensive local and overseas F&B experience.