Restaurant Manager

Location: Forum Orchard
Position Type: Full-Time
Restaurant: Tan Jin Ji/Chui Er Ge

Lead a Team That Delivers Exceptional Hospitality

At SJQ Group, we are passionate about serving quality Chinese cuisine and creating memorable dining experiences for our guests. Our success is built on excellent food, warm hospitality, and a team culture that values professionalism, teamwork, and respect.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Restaurant Manager to oversee daily operations, lead our team, and ensure every guest receives outstanding service. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who enjoys a hands-on leadership position and thrives in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities

As Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance and smooth operation of the restaurant, including:

• Managing day-to-day restaurant operations to ensure efficient and profitable service

• Leading, motivating, and supporting front-of-house and kitchen teams

• Delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining high guest satisfaction standards

• Recruiting, training, scheduling, and supervising team members

• Monitoring staff performance and fostering a positive workplace culture

• Managing labor costs, inventory, and operational expenses

• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, health, and workplace safety regulations

• Handling customer feedback, inquiries, and service recovery professionally

• Coordinating with suppliers and managing stock levels to support daily operations

• Assisting with business growth initiatives, promotions, and operational improvements

• Maintaining restaurant presentation standards and ensuring a welcoming dining environment

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in a Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, or similar hospitality leadership role

• Strong leadership and team management skills

• Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities

• Proven ability to manage operations in a busy restaurant environment

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills

• Financial awareness, including experience with budgeting, labor management, and cost control

• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to lead by example

• Professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to operational excellence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within Chinese restaurants or familiarity with Chinese cuisine and dining culture

• Bilingual ability in English and Chinese is preferred, but not required

• Hospitality, food safety, or management-related certifications are an advantage

Availability Requirements

This position requires flexibility to work shift schedules, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, based on business needs. The successful candidate must be dependable and willing to support the restaurant during peak service periods.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated hospitality team

• Positive, supportive, and team-oriented work environment

• Career growth and professional development opportunities

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• The chance to play a key role in the continued success of a respected restaurant

Apply Today

If you are a passionate hospitality leader who enjoys creating outstanding guest experiences and building high-performing teams, we would love to hear from you.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.