F&B Staff Training in Singapore

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Overview

Training is how you protect consistency. The goal is not “more training” — it’s repeatable training that survives turnover.

Key takeaways

  • A structured first month reduces early mistakes and resignations.
  • Checklists beat memory.
  • Short refreshers monthly beat long sessions once a year.

Onboarding (4-week structure)

Week 1: Foundations
  • Standards + hygiene basics
  • Shadowing + simple tasks
  • Basic POS / station basics
Week 2: Supervised independence
  • Run core tasks with supervision
  • Daily feedback
Week 3–4: Consistency
  • Speed + accuracy targets
  • Handle common situations independently

Skills checklists (role-based)

  • FOH: greetings, order accuracy, table touches, complaint escalation
  • BOH: station prep, recipe adherence, food safety, plating standards
  • Supervisor: shift planning, coaching, escalation rules

Ongoing training (monthly rhythm)

  • 10–15 min refresher (one topic)
  • 1 role-play (service recovery / upsell)
  • 1 SOP reminder (opening/closing/receiving)

Leadership development

How to grow supervisors internally
  • Identify high potentials early
  • Give small responsibilities first (closing, inventory spot checks)
  • Train feedback skills (SBI: Situation–Behaviour–Impact)

Checklists

Templates (free, export-ready)

Training session log (fill-in)

Date Topic Attendees What we practised Standard / checklist updated? Owner Follow-up date
Y/N

30/60/90 check-in tracker (fill-in)

Staff Role Start date 30-day check-in 60-day check-in 90-day check-in Next action Owner
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Members get the full onboarding pack + performance management playbook for coaching scripts and documentation.