Assistant Restaurant Manager

Elephant Grounds is an award-winning Hong Kong-born lifestyle brand renowned for its specialty coffee, Japanese influenced cuisine, and caf culture. Founded in 2013 by Gerald Li and Kevin Poon, the brand began as a coffee kiosk within a retail shop and has since grown into a fully integrated coffee roastery, artisanal bakery, and restaurant concept with operations in Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta Q1 2026, and now Singapore.

Our coffee program is led by an award-winning team - including a champion roaster and other specialty coffee professionals - with a relentless dedication to building a sustainable coffee program. Elephant Grounds focuses on the alchemy of space - design, music, and light - and the impact they have on guests, creating an unmistakable energy and vibe.

We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on Assistant Restaurant Manager to support the Restaurant Manager in overseeing daily operations of flagship caf outlet. The ideal candidate should be service driven, operationally sound, and highly organized, with a strong ability to lead teams and deliver consistent guest experiences.

This role requires a proactive individual with a hands-on approach, who takes pride in operational excellence and team development within a high-volume, modern caf setting.

A) Job Responsibilities:
. Support the Restaurant Manager in the overall day-to-day operations of Elephant Grounds Singapore's operations: caf, bakery, coffee bar, roastery, and dining hall.

. Ensure high standards of guest service and promptly handle guest feedback or service recovery when required.

. Ensure team performance, and daily operational efficiency.

. Coordinate with backend functions (kitchen, barista, bakery, roastery) to ensure smooth service.

. Assist in staff scheduling, attendance monitoring, and shift deployment.

B) Job Requirement
. Diploma in hospitality management or relevant field preferred.

. Experience in managing F&B or caf operations is a must.

. Operational familiarity with franchise systems is a bonus.

. Ability to lead a diverse team and drive standards across multiple F&B segments.

. Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

C) Must Have Factor
. Strong leadership with hands-on, service-oriented mindset.

. High attention to detail and operational discipline.

. Effective communicator and problem-solver.

. Customer-first attitude with a genuine passion for hospitality.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.