Assistant Manager Human Resources

Overview

We are looking for a hands-on HR professional to support the pre-opening of an F&B operation, focusing on hiring and onboarding the team.

You will be part of a supportive team and work closely with operations during the pre-opening phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the HR set-up for a new F&B outlet ahead of opening
• Recruit frontline and supervisory staff, including coordinating interviews, offers, contracts, and start dates
• Prepare employment documents and onboarding materials
• Handle payroll inputs and work with Finance or payroll vendors to ensure the first payroll runs smoothly
• Maintain employee records and basic HR administration
• Act as a point of contact for new hires during onboarding and early operations
• Support managers with day-to-day HR matters as they arise during pre-opening

Requirements

• You must be a Singapore Citizen/ Permanent Resident
• F&B background- you've worked in restaurants, hospitality, or food operations and understand how these environments run
• Experience in recruitment and payroll
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, pre-opening environment where timelines matter
• Organized, reliable, and able to follow through without constant supervision
• Clear communicator, especially with frontline staff and operations teams

Contract details

• Duration: 3 months
• Role level: Assistant or Manager (depending on experience)
• Start: Immediately
• Location: City Hall

This role suits someone who enjoys being on the ground, getting things done, and supporting teams at a critical stage before opening.