Executive Director Assistant
Job Summary
We are seeking a resourceful Personal Assistant to provide comprehensive operational, administrative, HR, and financial support to management. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic F&B environment, managing complex tasks ranging from licensing compliance to daily scheduling. This role requires a professional who can multitask effectively and handle regulatory requirements with precision.
Responsibilities
- Manage executive calendar and travel arrangements
- Handle F&B licensing applications and regulatory compliance
- Coordinate HR onboarding and staff documentation
- Assist with payroll, invoicing, and financial reconciliations
Required Skills
- 3-5 years administrative or operations experience
- F&B licensing knowledge
- Bilingual in English and Mandarin
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Job Details
The Role
We are looking for a resourceful and dependable Personal Assistant to provide direct support to management across operations, administration, HR coordination, and finance. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic restaurant environment, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and has working knowledge of F&B-related licensing and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support
• Provide day-to-day administrative and personal support to management, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements.
• Maintain organised company records, contracts, reports, and confidential documents.
• Handle ad-hoc executive and operational tasks as required.
Operations & Licensing
• Support daily operational logistics across the restaurant, including supplier and vendor coordination.
• Assist with the application, renewal, and tracking of relevant licences and permits (e.g. food shop licence, liquor licence, SFA and URA approvals, fire safety certificate).
• Liaise with government agencies and external parties on regulatory and compliance matters.
• Support event coordination and operational execution when required.
HR Administration
• Coordinate onboarding, staff documentation, scheduling, leave tracking, and recruitment activities.
• Support employee communications and ensure proper record-keeping in line with company policies.
Finance Support
• Assist with invoice processing, payroll coordination, expense tracking, reconciliations, and vendor payments.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end administrative tasks.
What We’re Looking For
• GCE ‘O’ Level / Diploma or equivalent; relevant certifications in administration or business management are a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Mandarin is an advantage (to liaise with Mandarin-speaking vendors and staff where required).
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in administrative, operations, HR, finance, or executive support roles.
• Experience in F&B, hospitality, or restaurant operations is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with F&B-related licensing and permit applications (e.g. SFA, URA, SPF liquor licence) is a strong advantage.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities; comfortable managing competing priorities.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Able to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.