Key Responsibilities
1. Restaurant Operations Management
- Oversee daily restaurant and bar operations to ensure smooth and efficient service.
- Manage opening and closing procedures, including cash reconciliation and operational checklists.
- Ensure the restaurant maintains high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, food safety, and presentation.
- Coordinate closely with kitchen and service teams to ensure timely food and beverage delivery.
- Monitor table reservations, seating arrangements, and customer flow.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable Singapore F&B regulations.
- Take charge of restaurant operations in the absence of the Restaurant Manager.
2. Staff Supervision & Leadership
- Supervise, train, and motivate frontline service and bar employees.
- Prepare staff duty rosters and ensure adequate manpower coverage during peak and off-peak periods.
- Monitor employee attendance, punctuality, grooming, and work performance.
- Conduct daily briefings and communicate operational priorities.
- Promote teamwork and effective communication between kitchen and frontline staff.
- Resolve workplace issues professionally and escalate serious matters to management.
3. Customer Service & Guest Experience
- Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming dining environment.
- Handle customer complaints, feedback, and special requests promptly and professionally.
- Build relationships with regular customers and encourage repeat visits.
- Manage group reservations, birthday celebrations, corporate bookings, and special events.
- Monitor online customer reviews and recommend service improvements.
4. Sales Growth & Marketing Support
- Work towards achieving daily, weekly, and monthly sales targets.
- Identify opportunities to increase average customer spending through upselling and cross-selling.
- Support marketing campaigns, seasonal promotions, sporting events, and special activities.
- Coordinate with the marketing team on promotional offers, menu launches, and customer engagement.
- Encourage staff participation in sales initiatives.
- Monitor sales performance and recommend strategies to improve revenue.
5. Cost Control & Inventory Management
- Monitor food and beverage costs, wastage, and operating expenses.
- Assist with stock ordering, inventory checks, and supplier coordination.
- Ensure proper stock rotation and minimise wastage, breakage, and stock discrepancies.
- Monitor manpower deployment and labour costs.
- Assist management in improving profitability without compromising service standards.
6. POS & Administrative Responsibilities
- Manage and update menu items, prices, promotions, and availability in the POS system.
- Ensure accurate billing, payment collection, discounts, and daily sales reconciliation.
- Prepare daily sales reports and operational updates for management.
- Maintain proper documentation for stock movement, staff attendance, and operational incidents.
- Assist with administrative duties and management reporting.
7. Bar & Beverage Operations – Added Advantage
- Knowledge of bartending, cocktails, spirits, wines, and beers will be an advantage.
- Ability to prepare and serve cocktails, margaritas, and other beverages when required.
- Assist in maintaining beverage quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Monitor bar inventory, beverage wastage, and stock replenishment.
- Support the development and promotion of signature cocktails and beverage packages.
- Ensure responsible alcohol service and compliance with licensing requirements.
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in restaurant operations, preferably in a supervisory or management role.
- Previous experience in a restaurant, bar, bistro, or casual dining establishment is preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Good understanding of restaurant operations, customer service, and cost management.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve operational problems.
- Sales-driven mindset with the ability to motivate employees to achieve targets.
- Familiarity with POS systems, inventory management, and basic reporting.
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, public holidays, and during special events.
- Ability to perform well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Bartending knowledge and cocktail preparation skills will be an added advantage.
- Food Safety Course certification will be an advantage.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated based on:
- Achievement of monthly restaurant sales targets.
- Customer satisfaction and complaint resolution.
- Staff productivity, attendance, and service performance.
- Effective control of manpower costs and operational expenses.
- Inventory accuracy and reduction of wastage.
- Successful execution of marketing promotions and special events.
- Compliance with operational procedures, hygiene, and safety standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Career development and advancement opportunities.
- Performance-based incentives, subject to company policy.
- Dynamic working environment in a Mexican restaurant and bar.
- Opportunities to participate in events, promotions, and beverage development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their updated resume, expected salary, and earliest available joining date.
Position: Assistant Restaurant Manager
Company: Hermanos Bistro Pte Ltd
Location: Singapore
Pay: $3,000.00 - $3,500.00 per month
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
Work Location: In person