Assistant Operations Manager

Lavi Taco | Singapore

About Lavi Taco

We're a hospitality-driven brand at our core, and that extends beyond our guests to how we treat and support our team as well.

We're looking for a strong individual to join us as a Assistant Operations Manager- someone who take ownership, are responsible, and genuinely care about both operations and providing our guest with a true hospitality experience.

This is not a desk-based management role. You will be actively involved in daily restaurant operations and service while working closely with the Founder on the commercial performance and continued growth of Lavi Taco.

Key Responsibilities

Restaurant Operations

• Oversee day-to-day restaurant and service operations.

• Lead the FOH and bar team during service.

• Ensure consistently high standards of hospitality, cleanliness and guest experience.

• Manage opening and closing procedures and ensure operational SOPs are followed.

• Handle guest feedback and service recovery professionally.

• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth FOH and BOH coordination.

Team & Manpower Management

• Prepare and manage staff rosters according to forecasted sales and operational requirements.

• Control full-time and part-time manpower costs.

• Recruit, train, coach and develop FOH/bar employees.

• Monitor staff performance, punctuality and service standards.

• Build a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture.

Sales & Business Development

• Help drive outlet revenue and achieve monthly sales targets.

• Identify opportunities to increase covers, average spending and repeat visits.

• Develop corporate bookings, events, catering and group dining opportunities.

• Build relationships with nearby hotels, businesses and potential partners.

• Support promotions, collaborations and other revenue-generating initiatives.

Cost & P&L Management

• Assist in managing the outlet's monthly P&L.

• Monitor labour cost, COGS and other controllable operating expenses.

• Review weekly and monthly sales performance against targets.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising the guest experience.

• Assist with inventory management, stock control and wastage reduction.

• Work with management to improve outlet profitability.

Leadership & Growth

• Work directly with the Founder on operational and business initiatives.

• Identify operational problems and proactively recommend solutions.

• Support the development and implementation of SOPs and systems.

• Assist with future outlet openings and expansion projects where required.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in F&B operations, including supervisory or management experience.

• Experience in casual dining, fast-casual, restaurants, bars or high-volume hospitality preferred.

• Strong understanding of restaurant operations and guest service.

• Comfortable managing and developing a team.

• Basic understanding of restaurant P&L, labour cost, food cost and inventory management.

• Commercial mindset with an interest in sales and business development.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside the team during service.

• Able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays when required.

• Singapore F&B experience preferred.

The Person We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who wants more than simply running restaurant shifts.

You should be interested in understanding why the business performs the way it does, from sales and manpower to costs, guest experience and profitability, and be willing to take ownership of improving it.

This role is suitable for an experienced Assistant Restaurant Manager, Restaurant Manager or F&B operations professional looking to take the next step into a broader operations and commercial management role.

What We Offer

• Salary: Up to S$4,500 per month, depending on experience

• Performance-based management incentives

• Monthly staff meal allowance

• Direct exposure to business operations and P&L management

• Opportunity to work closely with the Founder

• Career progression into Operations Manager / senior management as Lavi Taco expands

Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Food & Beverage / Restaurant Operations
Location: Singapore