Restaurant Manager

Restaurant Manager for a New Concept

Location: Singapore

Restaurant Opening: 3rd Quarter 2026

Reports to: Managing Director

About the Restaurant

We are building an ambitious and meaningful restaurant rooted in craftsmanship, ingredients and community.

Our dining room will reflect the same philosophy: thoughtful hospitality, deep product knowledge, and a beverage program that tells stories about the people behind what we serve.

Our goal is to build a restaurant worthy of the world's most discerning diners—one that could stand alongside the finest restaurants globally, while remaining anchored in the community that surrounds it. We aim to create an intimate place that is both ambitious and welcoming — a restaurant that pushes standards while remaining grounded in generosity and warmth.

We are seeking a Restaurant Manager to join the founding leadership team and help build the restaurant from the ground up.

Role Overview

The Restaurant Manager is responsible for the long-term viability of the restaurant - leading the front-of-house operation and shaping the identity, culture, and standards of the restaurant to achieve success.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in ambitious restaurants and who is passionate about:

• hospitality at the highest level
• team development
• operational excellence
• building sustainable and effective systems
• driving business growth

The role requires both strategic leadership and daily presence on the floor.

Core Responsibilities

Restaurant Leadership and Culture

• Partner with the leadership team to define and build the restaurant’s culture, service philosophy and guest experience

• Build and lead all front-of-house systems/ operations

• Establish and maintain the highest standards of hospitality

• Serve as the primary ambassador of the restaurant to guests, partners, and the community

Opening Team Responsibilities

As part of the opening leadership team, you will:

• Define and establish the restaurant’s service philosophy and standards, including developing service manuals and SOPs

• Design and operationalize relevant FOH systems

• Define and shape the guest journey from reservation to departure

• Establish supplier relationship

• Assist with hiring and training the opening team

• Lead service rehearsals and training programs

• Wear multiple hats to get things done

Guest Experience

• Actively manage the dining room during service.

• Build strong relationships with guests and regulars.

• Handle guest feedback and recovery at the highest level.

• Maintain the highest service standards

• Create an environment where guests feel welcomed, inspired, and cared for.

Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, and retain exceptional hospitality professionals.

• Build a culture rooted in respect, humility, and excellence.

• Train the team in:

- product knowledge

- beverage service

- guest engagement

- fine dining standards

• Develop future leaders within the team.

• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with the culinary team

Operations & Financial Performance

• Drive business growth by achieving revenue, profitability and performance targets

• Build an effective and enduring restaurant system

• Oversee all front-of-house operations

• Manage service flow and guest experience

• Coordinate reservations and seating strategy

• Handle guest feedback and service recovery

• Ensure compliance with licensing and safety requirements

• Manage FOH scheduling, payroll, budgets, inventory, and maintenance

• Oversee beverage program, including purchasing and inventory control.

Required competencies and certifications

· Strong leader and communicator

· Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in any field

· Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in the restaurant industry

· At least 2 years of experience working in a fine dining restaurant

· Experience opening restaurants is highly valued

· Strong technical knowledge and skills in beverages

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Medical insurance

• Annual leaves

• Gazetted public holidays and government-mandated leaves

• Annual tip distribution

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to ***email_hidden***