Toa Payoh - Restaurant Manager - Chinese Cuisine Restaurant

About the Restaurant

Perfect for intimate gatherings, business meetings or events, the restaurant encompasses a mix of seating options suitable for every occasion.

This position will report to the Head of Operations & Business Development/ Executive Chef

The working location is within walking distance from Bras Basah MRT station and City Hall MRT station.

Job Responsibilities:

• Optimize the restaurant's performance, foster a cohesive team environment, and uphold the restaurant's reputation for excellence
• Coordinate daily Front of the House and Back of the House restaurant operations
• Conduct daily roll-call with the service team to enhance operational efficiency, uphold cleanliness standards, ensure accurate food order taking, and deliver excellent customer service
• Implement procedures to enhance efficiency contributing to a positive dining experience for guests
• Supervise team members, provide training and development plans to enhance their skills, service techniques and performance
• Assess product quality and build rapport with suppliers/ vendors to ensure optimum quality standards
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations by conducting timely risk assessments
• Control operational costs and devise waste reduction measures to enhance cost-efficiency
• Generate detailed reports on revenues and expenses for performance analysis
• Involve in setting new budget and business planning
• Maintain accurate records of team members’ attendance and overtime (if applicable) to ensure timely and accurate payment processing
• Work closely with Marketing team on relevant content for social media platforms to engage with customers and increase brand awareness
• Any other Jobs as assigned by the management from time to time

Job Requirements:

• Degree or Certificate in Restaurant Management and Operations
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience preferably in Fine Dining or Modern Chinese cuisine with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Prior experience working in a preopening team would be advantageous
• Possess strong knowledge in food (relevant cuisine) and beverage (i.e. wine pairing)
• Demonstrate strong leadership, motivational, and interpersonal abilities
• Comfortable with flexible work hours including shifts, split shifts, weekends, and public holidays