Singapore’s food and beverage (F&B) industry has seen impressive growth over the past few years. In February 2024 alone, the total sales value of F&B services reached S$1 billion, marking a 4.0% year-on-year increase compared to February 2023. This growth is backed by a broader recovery in consumer spending and dining activity post-pandemic, as reported by the Singapore Department of Statistics and covered in Channel News Asia.
This expansion is powered by:
Even amid economic shifts, the F&B sector contributes significantly to Singapore’s GDP, job creation, and retail ecosystem.
Singapore’s F&B businesses are actively embracing technology and innovation to stay competitive and resilient:
These changes are not just cosmetic. As noted in the MTI’s Economic Survey of Singapore 2023, innovation in services is critical to driving productivity, especially in traditionally labour-intensive sectors like F&B.
The sector’s evolution comes with a growing demand for flexible staffing models. Consumers increasingly prefer:
To meet this demand, restaurants and cafes must scale operations quickly, especially during lunch rushes, holidays, and event seasons.
The part-time employment trend in F&B is no longer a backup plan—it’s now a strategic workforce solution. According to the Ministry of Manpower’s 2024 Labour Force Report:
These roles attract:
Part-time workers allow F&B businesses to:
Despite the potential, hiring part-time staff comes with challenges:
But platforms like Anytime AnyWork solve these pain points by offering:
With rising consumer expectations, labour market tightness, and the need for service excellence, flexibility and tech adoption will define the next wave of growth.
Whether it’s a hawker stall hiring extra help for lunch crowds or a hotel managing banquet events, the future of F&B staffing is agile, digital, and on-demand.
Singapore’s F&B sector is thriving—and so is the need for smart staffing solutions. Businesses that blend operational agility with innovation are best positioned to lead the next chapter of growth.
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Jonathan Herbsman is the CEO and co-founder of Anytime AnyWork, a flexible staffing platform connecting businesses with reliable part-time workers in Singapore. With a deep understanding of the gig economy and a passion for empowering people through accessible work opportunities, Jonathan leads the company’s mission to revolutionize how businesses hire and how individuals find work. Driven by innovation and data, he combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to build scalable hiring solutions tailored to the needs of modern workplaces—especially in industries like F&B, retail, logistics, and events. Under his guidance, Anytime AnyWork has grown into a trusted platform for employers seeking quality staff and job seekers looking for flexible, on-demand roles. Jonathan regularly shares insights on workforce trends, part-time employment, and digital hiring strategies to help both employers and workers thrive in today’s fast-moving job market.
