Branding Manager (F&B Cafe) -CK

Location: CentralPosition: Branding Manager (F&B Cafe) Job ID: 19901- CKSalary: Basic up to $9,000Industry: F&B5 days work week including weekendsResponsibilities:Our client is seeking an experienced Branding Manager to lead the launch and growth of their new bakery café in Singapore. This is a critical leadership position that will report directly to the Director and will oversee the brand development, product planning, sales strategy, and team management, with the goal of establishing a locally rooted, community-focused brand.As the Branding Manager, you will play a key role in shaping the café's identity in the Singapore market, adapting the existing product and packaging concepts to suit local preferences, and building strong connections with suppliers, vendors, and other partners. The role involves full oversight of operations from launch to eventual multi-store expansion.Key Responsibilities:• Lead the brand development and localization strategy for the Singapore market• Oversee product planning and development, in alignment with the brand’s concept• Develop and execute sales and marketing strategies tailored to local customers• Manage relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers (e.g. packaging, kitchenware, etc.)• Ensure hygiene, food safety, and regulatory compliance standards are met• Recruit, train, and manage the in-store and support teams• Be actively involved in the launch phase, including being on-site at the café during opening• Collaborate with the Director on long-term business development and potential expansion plans• Build a brand that integrates with the local community and earns customer loyaltyRequirements:• At least 3 years of related experience including Management experience• Proven experience in branding and launching F&B concepts, preferably cafés or Western-style restaurants• Possess good hygiene and safety certificate and great understanding of Singapore’s F&B regulations and licensing procedures• Strong understanding of the Singapore F&B market and local consumer preferences• Existing network or contacts within the Singapore F&B industry (vendors, suppliers, consultants)• Ability to adapt and localize existing Japanese product concepts and packaging to the Singapore market• Fluent in Mandarin is an advantage to liaise with Mandarin speaking partners, suppliers, or internal teams• Strong leadership and people management skills• Hands-on, flexible, and able to take initiative, especially during the start-up phase• Knowledge or experience in Western cuisine or similar industries• Willingness to be involved on-site at the store during the opening period• Understanding of non-halal restaurant operations (as this café is not Halal-certified)• On-site F&B experience(full-time position) is required• Experience with multi-store expansion strategy will be an added advantage• Japanese speaking skill will be an added advantage to liaise with Japan HQ and Japanese speaking counterparts, however is not a must.Interested applicants please send your resume to Calista(R22104418) with email subject header " Branding Manager (F&B Cafe) Job ID:19901 - CK".By submitting any resumes or applications to Pasona Singapore Pte Ltd, you are considered to have read and agreed on the terms of our Privacy Policy, and consented to us collecting, using, retaining, disclosing your personal information to the prospective employers for their consideration.Effective from 1 October 2020 under the new Employment Agencies (EAs) Licence Conditions,EAs will be required to collect the personal data (e.g. NRIC number number for overseas candidates) of applicants referred to employers for permanent or contract job positions of at least six months with a fixed monthly salary of S$3,300 and above.PDPA requirements on collection, use, and disclosure of personal data would not be applicable to EAs that are collecting such information as it is a regulatory requirement by Ministry of Manpower.Please find Privacy Policy Agreement from the below link.http://www.pasona.com.sg/privacy.htmlKoh Siew XingEA Registration No: R22104418Pasona Singapore Pte. Ltd.EA License No:90C4069