Franchise Asisstant Manager

Job Posting: Franchise Assistant Manager

Brand: NOODLE STAR K

Position: Franchise Assistant Manager

Salary: $7,000 - $9,000 Monthly

Location: Singapore (Tanjong Pagar / Funan / Regional Travel as required)

Job Type: Full Time / Executive

Experience: Minimum 5 years in F&B Management or Franchise Operations

Roles & Responsibilities

About the Role

As a Franchise Assistant Manager at Noodle Star K, you will be a key driver in scaling our Artisan Korean Noodle concept across Singapore and the Southeast Asian market. You will bridge the gap between our craft-focused heritage (Jaga-Jemyun) and scalable business operations, ensuring that every franchise outlet maintains the elite standards set by our master chefs.

What you'll be doing

• Strategic Expansion: Lead the onboarding and operational setup of new franchise outlets, ensuring seamless alignment with Noodle Star K's brand identity.

• Operational Excellence: Audit and optimize unit economics, break-even analyses, and operational workflows for franchisees to ensure high profitability and efficiency.

• Training & Quality Control: Develop and oversee training modules for Jaga-Jemyun (handmade noodle) techniques and specialized Korean culinary service to maintain consistent food quality.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison between the Franchisor (HQ) and Franchisees, providing data-driven feedback and performance coaching.

• Marketing Synergy: Coordinate with the digital marketing team to localized campaigns on Instagram, TikTok, and Xiaohongshu for various franchise territories.

• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all outlets strictly adhere to Singapore's F&B regulations and the brand's internal SOPs.

What we're looking for

• Multilingual Proficiency (Preferred): Fluent in English, Korean, Chinese, and Bahasa (Indonesia/Malay). This role involves frequent communication with diverse franchisees, regional partners, and Korean culinary masters.

• Proven Track Record: Minimum 5 years of experience in F&B management, with at least 2 years specifically in franchise operations or business development.

• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of P&L management, food cost control, and the Singapore F&B landscape.

• Artisan Mindset: A deep respect for traditional Korean culinary arts and the ability to translate handcrafted values into a scalable business model.

• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal skills to coach, negotiate, and lead diverse teams across different cultural backgrounds.

• Agility: Comfortable working in a high-growth, fast-paced environment and willing to travel for regional expansion projects.

What we offer

At Noodle Star K, we value the Star in our team as much as the Star in our noodles. We offer:

• Competitive Executive Salary: $7,000 - $9,000 based on experience and regional expertise.

• Performance Incentives: Bonus structures tied to franchise growth and operational success.

• Career Pathing: Direct involvement in regional HQ leadership as we expand across Southeast Asia.

• Authentic Culture: A supportive environment that celebrates Korean heritage and innovative F&B technology.

• Health & Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive medical coverage and staff dining privileges.