Restaurant Manager (Cafe Coffee, F&B) - Opening Team

RECRUIT HAUS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT HAUS PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a hands-on leader to head the NEW OPENING Team for a cafe, ensuring SOPs and regulatory compliance while delivering smooth day-to-day operations.

You will oversee food preparation and service, manage daily sales, labour and food costs, lead staffing and scheduling, control inventory, and ensure safety compliance. The role includes coaching a high-performing team and may involve overseas training for two weeks; shifts include weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in F&B/Cafe operations with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Diploma or Certificate in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, or related field preferred.
• Strong operational and team management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Good understanding of cost control, staffing, and outlet performance metrics.
• Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Fast food concept experience required.
• Availability to start work ASAP or short notice for overseas training (2 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and service operations, ensuring consistency with standard recipes, portion control, speed of service, and quality standards.
• Drive business performance by managing daily sales, labour, and food costs, analysing performance trends, and implementing actions to achieve sales and profitability targets.
• Deliver excellent customer experience by ensuring fast, friendly service and handling customer feedback and complaints effectively.
• Manage manpower and scheduling, ensuring optimal staffing levels to support peak periods and maintain productivity.
• Oversee inventory and cost control, ensuring accurate stock management, proper storage, and minimisation of wastage.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety regulations at all times.
• Build and lead a high-performing team by coaching staff, driving engagement, and fostering a service-oriented culture.

Skills

F&B operations

Cafe operations

Supervisory skills

Cost control

Staff scheduling

MS Office

Fast food experience

ASAP start

Overseas training

Education

Diploma or Certificate in F&B/Hospitality

Job description

About the role

Lead and manage overall NEW OPENING Team for a cafe operations in line with company SOPs and regulatory requirements, ensuring smooth day-to-day performance and timely resolution of operational issues.

Operationally hands-on during service periods to support daily operations.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee food preparation and service operations, ensuring consistency with standard recipes, portion control, speed of service, and quality standards

• Drive business performance by managing daily sales, labour, and food costs, analysing performance trends, and implementing actions to achieve sales and profitability targets

• Deliver excellent customer experience by ensuring fast, friendly service and handling customer feedback and complaints effectively

• Manage manpower and scheduling, ensuring optimal staffing levels to support peak periods and maintain productivity

• Oversee inventory and cost control, ensuring accurate stock management, proper storage, and minimisation of wastage

• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety regulations at all times

• Build and lead a high-performing team by coaching staff, driving engagement, and fostering a service-oriented culture

About you

• 3–5 years of experience in F&B / Cafe operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role

• Diploma or Certificate in Food & Beverage, Hospitality, or related field preferred

• Strong operational and team management skills in a fast-paced environment

• Good understanding of cost control, staffing, and outlet performance metrics

• Able to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

• Basic proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel)

• Fast food concept experience required

• Availability to start work ASAP or short notice will be preferred as will be send to overseas for training 2 weeks

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

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