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
- 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.
