Management Trainee (F&B)

About the role

Don Signature Crab is a casual seafood restaurant known for chilli crab, black pepper crab and zi char-inspired sharing plates. We serve families, office crowds and expatriates across lunch and dinner; our Katong outlet is busy on weekends and during peak dinner hours. The Management Trainee (F&B) role is a structured, hands-on development position designed to fast-track talent into supervisory and outlet management roles across the group.

You will rotate through FOH (service, cash handling, reservations), kitchen stations (prep, plating, basic wok/cook tasks), and back-office responsibilities including inventory, basic P&L tracking and rostering. Expect a mix of practical floor shifts and classroom-style training with senior managers. This is a great opportunity if you want accelerated progression, leadership training and broad exposure to a high-volume seafood / zi char concept.

Successful candidates will leave the programme ready to lead a small team, run shifts independently and contribute to operational improvements. We offer on-the-job mentoring, skill-based training and clear progression pathways into Assistant Manager and Outlet Manager roles within the group.

About Don Signature Crab

Don Signature Crab is a homegrown seafood casual-dining brand focused on Singapore favourites like chilli crab and wok-fried seafood, paired with zi char-style sides. The group operates a few neighbourhood outlets and focuses on accessible, family-friendly dining with consistent quality and approachable prices.

What you can expect

• Structured trainee programme with clear progression to supervisory roles
• High-traffic Katong location with strong weekend trade
• Mentorship from experienced outlet managers and chefs
• Opportunities to work on menu specials and seasonal promotions

Key responsibilities

• Rotate through front-of-house and kitchen stations to learn daily operations and service standards
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including stock checks and end-of-day reconciliation
• Support rostering and ensure shifts are properly staffed under manager guidance
• Handle customer enquiries and feedback professionally; escalate issues when required
• Learn food cost control, portioning and basic inventory management
• Support basic administrative tasks: sales reporting, POS reconciliation and supplier communication
• Assist in on-the-job training for junior crew and walk-throughs on SOPs and hygiene standards
• Take part in menu tasting sessions and provide practical feedback on plating and portion sizes

Requirements

• Diploma or GCE 'A' Levels or equivalent; fresh graduates with relevant interest in F&B encouraged to apply
• 0–2 years' experience in F&B, retail or hospitality preferred; previous service or kitchen experience is an advantage
• Strong service orientation, good English communication and basic Mandarin helpful
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Physically able to stand for long periods and assist with lift/carry tasks in a busy kitchen
• Proactive, coachable and able to take direction from senior staff
• Right to work in Singapore (Singapore Citizen, PR or valid work pass)

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short note about your F&B experience and availability to the contact email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.