Canteen Operations Executive

About Catering Corner

Catering Corner is a modern, owner-managed cafeteria management company founded by former consultants who saw an opportunity to do food service differently. We combine operational excellence with genuine care for our clients and their teams. Every canteen is treated as a live project—we measure results, refine processes continuously, and pride ourselves on personal attention to detail.

We partner with leading organizations across Singapore to deliver cost-effective, high-quality meals served at speed. From our founding to today, we have grown into an island-wide operation with multiple active canteens. This growth requires talented operations leaders who can drive consistency, embed a culture of excellence, and scale what works.

The Role

The Canteen Operations Executive is a full-time, on-site position critical to the operational heartbeat of Catering Corner. You will work directly with the Head of Operations to ensure consistent service delivery, quality, and team excellence across our growing portfolio of canteens.

This role balances hands-on operational management with strategic thinking. You will own day-to-day canteen performance, lead and develop service crews, manage inventory and supply chains, and maintain the food safety and hygiene standards that define our reputation. You will also serve as an operational backstop—ready to step in and work a shift during unexpected staff absences or surges in demand. This is not a purely administrative position; it requires operational agility and willingness to roll up your sleeves when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise service crews across assigned canteen sites, including rostering, performance management, and in-service training
• Manage food inventory, ordering, supplier relationships, and logistics to optimize costs while maintaining stock availability
• Ensure consistent compliance with food safety, hygiene, and operational standards across all assigned canteens
• Monitor and drive operational metrics (service speed, quality scores, waste, cost per meal) to meet company KPIs
• Identify and implement operational improvements, learning from data and frontline feedback
• Manage day-to-day communication between operations teams, suppliers, and client stakeholders
• Step in to work operational shifts when required due to staff absence or business needs
• Use company van to transport goods, manage deliveries, and commute between multiple canteen sites

Qualifications

• Prior experience in canteen food operations
• Prior experience as a chef or operations manager of an F&B establishment
• Strong skills in Operations Management and Workflow Optimization
• Valid driving license and willingness to drive regularly
• Ability to work on-site at canteen locations (not remote)
• Flexibility to work variable hours, including occasional early starts or weekend coverage
• Experience in Vendor Management, Inventory Control, and Budget Management
• Knowledge of Food Safety Standards, Hygiene Compliance, and Quality Assurance
• Knowledge of food, drinks, maintenance suppliers that can be engaged in times of need
• Ability to analyze operational data and implement performance improvements
• Good problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills