Cafe Manager jobs

We are recruiting for a Store Manager position with a well-established specialty coffee brand that is expanding into Singapore. The role will play a key part in the brand’s local launch, covering store operations, team leadership, manpower planning, sales performance, cost control, inventory and staff development. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with Singapore F&B or café management experience, particularly those who have supported new-store openings, team setup or fast-growing chain operations.

About the Company

• A well-established specialty coffee brand from China that is expanding into Singapore
• The brand is currently building its Singapore operations and preparing for new-store openings
• Successful management hires will have the opportunity to join during the early stage of the Singapore expansion
• The role may involve exposure to new-store opening, team setup, staff training and operational development
• The client’s identity will be shared with suitable candidates at the appropriate stage of the recruitment process

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of daily store operations and overall store performance
• Lead the store team to deliver consistent customer service and beverage quality
• Manage weekly and monthly staff scheduling, manpower deployment and labour productivity
• Ensure appropriate manpower coverage during peak and non-peak operating periods
• Drive store sales performance and support achievement of operational targets
• Manage ordering, inventory, stock levels and store-related cost control
• Maintain food safety, cleanliness, store presentation and equipment standards
• Handle operational issues and support resolution of equipment, customer or store-related matters
• Support new product launches, marketing activities and store improvement initiatives
• Maintain effective working relationships with mall management, property management and relevant business partners
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training and deployment of store team members
• Coach and develop team members and build a pipeline of future store leaders
• Work closely with the headquarters training team to implement coffee, service and operational standards
• Support new-store opening, pre-opening preparation and team setup during the brand’s Singapore expansion
• Prepare basic store operational and management reports as required

Requirements

• At least 2 years of supervisory, shift leadership or store management experience in café, F&B, retail or chain-service environments
• Prior working and management experience in Singapore’s café or F&B industry
• Hands-on experience in staff scheduling, manpower planning and deployment
• Experience in ordering, inventory management and stock control
• Experience in operational cost control
• Experience in staff training, coaching and performance management
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to handle operational pressure
• Able to communicate effectively in both English and Mandarin
• Basic Malay is an advantage
• Diploma or above
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to prepare basic store operations and management reports
• Experience with coffee, beverage or established F&B chains is preferred
• Experience in new-store opening, pre-opening preparation or new-team setup is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Singapore employment practices, food-safety requirements and local operating standards is an advantage
• Candidates must already have the legal right to work in Singapore without requiring employer sponsorship
• Work Permit sponsorship is not available for this position

What We Offer

• Monthly salary of SGD 4,500–5,500
• Opportunity to join an established specialty coffee brand during its early Singapore expansion
• Exposure to new-store opening and local team setup
• Opportunity to participate in management training in Shanghai
• Shanghai training period will be paid as normal salary
• Company will cover training-related expenses
• Opportunity to work closely with headquarters operations and training teams
• Exposure to store operations, people development and new-market expansion
• Potential involvement in pre-opening preparation, team training and operational setup

Application Process

• Submit an updated CV
• Complete an initial profile and suitability review
• Shortlisted candidates may be contacted for an initial recruiter screening
• Company representatives are scheduled to conduct on-site interviews in Singapore between 21–26 August 2026
• Successful management hires are expected to travel to Shanghai for training by early October 2026
• Shanghai training is expected to continue until around mid-November 2026
• Exact training dates will be shared once confirmed by the company
• Suitable candidates may be asked to provide additional information before final submission or offer stage

Applicants should be prepared to confirm:

• Current monthly salary/package
• Expected monthly salary
• Notice period
• Earliest available start date
• Availability for on-site interview between 21–26 August 2026
• Availability for Shanghai training from around early October to mid-November
• English and Mandarin working proficiency

Pay: $4,500.00 - $5,500.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to communicate effectively in both English and Mandarin in a working environment?
• Are you comfortable with a monthly salary range of SGD 4,500–5,500, depending on experience and assessment?
• Would you be able to travel to Shanghai for management training from around early October to mid-November 2026?
• What is your expected monthly salary in SGD?
• What is your notice period / earliest available start date?
• Briefly describe the size of the store team you currently or most recently managed and your main responsibilities.
• Do you have prior working or management experience in Singapore’s café or F&B industry?
• Please provide your current or most recent compensation in SGD: basic salary, allowances, average monthly incentives/bonus, and approximate average total monthly income. If unemployed, provide the compensation from your latest role.
• Do you have at least 2 years of supervisory, shift leadership or store management experience in café, F&B, retail or chain-service environments?
• Do you currently have the legal right to work in Singapore without requiring employer sponsorship?

Experience:

• café or F&B management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person