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WHAT'S COOKING ISSUE 16 | NOV 2019 PG 03 PG 06 PG 14 Star Chef 2019 Mentorship Programme 5S & Legal Clinic
01 ADVISOR & 19TH TERM
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Advisor & 19th Assistant Honorary Assistant Honorary
Secretary Treasurer
Term Management
Committee of RAS
Wei Chan Frank Lau
Ms Sim Ann, Senior Minister of State for Pine Garden’s Cake Gratify Group
Ministry of Communications and Information &
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth, EXCO Member
has been appointed as the Advisor for RAS
for at least two years from 2017 to 2019.
She will lend her expertise to advise and
guide the association’s plans for the betterment
of the industry.
Ang Kiam Meng Alan Goh
JUMBO Group of Restaurants Katrina Holdings
Ms Sim Ann
Committee Member
The 19th Term Management Committee of RAS
comprises a 19 person-strong team, who will lead the
association for a two-year term from 2018 to 2020.
President President Advisor
Han Jin Juan Andrew Ing
Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant The Lo & Behold Group
Vincent Tan Andrew Tjioe
Select Group TungLok Group
Edward Chia Andrew Lee
Timbre Group Zingrill Holdings
Vice President Vice President
Bonnie Wong David Yim
Creative Eateries Group Udders
Keith Chua Andrew Kwan
ABR Holdings Commonwealth Capital
Co-opted Committee Member
Honorary Secretary Honorary Treasurer
Dellen Soh Dickson Low Justin Chou
Andrew Chan Janice Lee Minor Food Singapore Revenue Valley Greendot
The Soup Spoon Sushi Tei
MISSION & VISION 02
Mission & Vision, Subcommittees
Vision
To be the APEX body representing the Food and Beverage
Industry, providing members with trusted resources for
continued business growth.
Vision & Mission Mission
• To be the go-to knowledge hub for smart and relevant
intelligence within the F&B industry
Since 2018, RAS has refreshed our Mission and Vision
to further strengthen our focus to serve our members. • To promote industry development by sharing best
practices and improving the competitiveness of our
members’ businesses
• To be a respected voice of action for the Singapore’s
F&B industry by acting as a bridge between businesses
and government
1. Corporate Social Responsibility
2. Feedback and Engagement
Subcommittees 3. Innovation & Technology
With the aim to enhance our industry and work closer to 4. Internationalisation
our members, RAS has also formed 6 subcommittees : 5. Knowledge Hub
6. Growth Development
03 HIGHLIGHT
Star Chef | Legal Clinic
Star Chef 2019 30
Participants
10
Companies
Held on 2 and 3 October 2019 at SHATEC Institutes, Star Chef 2019 challenged chefs in teams of two to demonstrate their
culinary skills in either a Western Fusion competition or a Asian competition.
The competition followed a mystery-box format, whereby participants only found out the main ingredients for their starter
and main course 45 minutes before the start of the competition. This year the competition also promoted sustainability:
aprons and chef jackets were made of sustainable materials by Chaud Devant (Worth’s Apparel Design), and the marketplace
featured local produce from MEOD, sustainable chocolates from Callebaut (Food Xervices) and plant-based protein such as
Omni-pork (Green Monday).
All teams were to prepare 1 starter, 1 main course and 1 dessert for judging. 2019’s panel of esteemed judges included: Chef
Pung Lu Tin, Chef Eric Neo, Chef Frankie Ong, Chef Ku Keung, Chef Daniel Tay, Chef Michael Lau, Chef Louis Tay, Chef Elvin
Chew and RAS council members Mr Dickson Low and Mr Han Jin Juan.
Legal Clinic 17
Participants
10
Companies
As part of the Growth Development sub-committee, a Legal Clinic was developed to assist newer restauranteurs with their
legal concerns such as understanding legal terms, documents and licenses. Alexander Pang, CEO of New Ubin Seafood
graciously hosted our members and shared his vast experience. Alexander Pang was previously a lawyer and is presently a
non-practicing member of the Singapore Bar.
TRIPS 04
Business Mission to Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi
Business Mission to
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Ho Chi Minh & Hanoi Participants Companies
RAS and Enterprise Singapore, organised a recce mission to Ho Chi Minh (HCM) and Hanoi from 12 to 16 May 2019, as part
of a bigger joint Food Services and Retail Mission to Vietnam.
The aims were to achieve a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese F&B market, explore opportunities for Singapore
companies in Vietnam and develop relationships with partners (F&B operators, franchisees, mall operators, local distributors
and professional services providers) to assist brand expansion into the market.
Vietnam is a strong market with good economic growth in South East Asia, with HCM and Hanoi being the 2 main ports of
entry into Vietnam for international F&B players. There are strong opportunities for Singapore F&B companies to venture
into this market, either via joint venture or franchising routes.
Participants visited a total of 9 shopping malls and met with various consultants, mall operators/developers, Vietnamese and
Singapore F&B companies.
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PROGRAMMES 06
Mentorship Programme
Mentorship Programme
The RAS mentorship programme is a unique 6-month programme that allows young F&B restaurateurs to learn from our
team of esteemed industry veterans.
Mentors will guide their mentees through individual sessions and provide invaluable advice and insights. The programme
seeks to strengthen the ever-growing F&B community and aims to bring business success to more local companies.
Programme Structure Mentors
• Duration of 6 months Mentors from past and current programmes include:
• Minimum of 6 hours one on one, face to face Arteastiq Kazbar
contact during the programme Ivan Teo, Director Angeles Herrero,
• Other modes of contact can be through email, Managing Director
phone calls etc. Aston F&B Specialities
Aston Soon, CEO Revenue Valley
- Tham Kok Yun, Owner of Big Fish Small Fish - Dickson Low, Group COO
“The 4 sessions that I had with my mentor are Cat & The Fiddle,
Old Sheng Choong The Lo & Behold Group
valuable to me. I had the opportunity to ask many
Daniel Tay, Founder Andrew Ing,
questions that gave me an insight to how other
companies cope in the competitive business environment. Chief Operating Officer
I also learnt what my mentor values and his core principles Creative Eateries Group
behind his own businesses. These conversations triggered Anthony Wong, The Soup Spoon
many thoughts in me on what and how I should act to continue CEO and Founder Andrew Chan,
to improve my own F&B brand.” Managing Director
Gratify Group
Frank Lau, Founder & CEO Tung Lok Group
Apply to be either a mentor or mentee Andrew Tjioe,
in our next in-take! Udders Executive Chairman
Email us at gregory.lim@ras.org.sg David Yim, Co-Founder
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GSS: Experience Singapore 2019 | RAS Futsal Tournament 2019
GSS: Experience Singapore 2019
Singapore’s annual shopping event, Great Singapore Sale was rebranded to “GSS: Experience Singapore” this year. For the
first time, 6 trade associations collaborated together for the event. This included: Restaurant Association of Singapore (RAS),
Singapore Retailers Association (SRA), One Kampong Gelam (OKG), Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA), Singapore
Furniture Industries Council (SFIC) and Textile and Fashion Federation (TaFF).
RAS members were invited to participate in The Great Singapore Street Pop-up, a 10-day event that was held along the
streets of Orchard Road from 21 to 30 June. 42 retail and F&B operators participated in total. Members were also encouraged to
list their deals and discounts on the GSS: Experience Singapore website.
Photo credits: Singapore Retailers Association
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RAS Futsal Tournament 2019 Participants Teams
The RAS Futsal Tournament encourages team bonding amongst work staff. It was Champion
held at Kovan Sports Center on 28 August. AS-SAFEERA RESTAURANT from
AS-SAFEERA RESTAURANT
1 Champion 2 1st Runner-up
1st Runner-up
Iconic Team 1 from One – Group
2nd Runner-up
TLBG FC from The Lo & Behold Group
Golden Boot Award
Kim Sopanha from Team MDIS with
(Management Development goal18
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Institute of Singapore)
3 2nd Runner-up Golden Boot AwardHIGHLIGHTS 10
PLEASURES@RAS | PLEASURES@RAS & AGM
PLEASURES@RAS 22 125 71
MAY Participants Companies
PLEASURES@RAS is a quarterly networking and information sharing sessions for members.
On 22 May 2019, members visited Smart City Kitchens' first facility in Singapore, before their official launch, to learn about
the innovative ways they can accelerate their growth by expanding into delivery-centric kitchens. Before the tour of the
kitchens, members also heard from Mr Warren Tseng, Regional GM of Smart City Kitchens, Mr Justin Chou, co-founder of
Greendot Group and Ms Dionis Chiua, Founder of Lean Bento.
Annual General Meeting 2019 &
PLEASURES@RAS 22 90 54
AUG Participants Companies
Held on 22 August 2019 at UOB Penthouse, members gathered together and reviewed the work and achievements of the
association for the year 2018. A PLEASURES@RAS sharing session followed after the Annual General Meeting.
Ms Wong Yu Ling from Unilever, shared with members on how businesses can expand their market of diners with their
new platform, ShiokFoodFind. Mr Low Boon Seong from Align Group shared informative insights on how businesses can
future-proof themselves via transforming human capital. Ending the session, Singtel’s Ms Clara Tan shared on how businesses
can embrace digitalisation to unlock new growth opportunities.13 LEARNING
Business Design Thinking | F&B Revenue Workshop
Business Design F&B Revenue
Thinking Management Workshop
Previous run on 19 Jul, 26 Jul and 2 Aug: Boosting Productivity and Profitability
10 7 for Restaurant Operations
Participants Companies
Business Design Thinking is a design methodology that provides
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MAY Participants Companies
a creative approach to solve business problems. In collaboration
with the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF)
and Workforce Singapore (WSG), RAS organised a 3-day
business design thinking workshop to equip participants with
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JUL Participants Companies
the knowledge and application of Design Thinking methodology.
The workshops held on 29 May and on 17 July, focused
Besides the 3 workshops, there were 2 consultancy sessions
on how participants can maximise profits in their F&B
where consultants guided participants in applying their learnt
operations using techniques such as effective forecasting,
knowledge on a project back at work in order to achieve lean
dynamic pricing and social media marketing. Participants
and innovative outcomes.
were equipped with practical revenue management techniques
and strategies to help generate greater ROI and revenue.
Funded up to 90% by WSG! Transform and innovate
your business with us at our next run on 8, 15 and 22 Participants who attended were: Middle Management Executives
November 2019! in Food & Beverage Industry, including F&B Supervisors,
Outlet Managers, Restaurant Operators, Revenue Managers,
Kitchen Managers, Chefs, Cost Controllers, Marketing, Purchasers,
and Income Auditors.PROGRAMMES 14
About 5S
About 5S
On 5 July 2019, RAS welcomed a new batch of 5S auditors for the 5S programme. The auditors
are trained to access operational standards and cleanliness of an outlet.
The 5S programme is based
on a Japanese methodology A warm welcome to RAS 5S auditors
and focuses on:
� SORT
� SYSTEMISE
� SHINE
� STANDARDISE
� SELF-DISCIPLINE
Outlets who embark on this programme can look to an improvement in productivity,
operational efficiency and space utilisation.
5S Benefits
The programme also ensures F&B outlets are prepared
for license requirements.
EFFICIENT & HYGIENIC & SAFE
PRODUCTIVE FOOD
OPERATIONS Be Prepared
Streamline and Minimise contamination
standardise your by ensuring freshness of
workplace food and proper handling
of food
Maintenance of Hygiene Points Demerit
premises requirements System (PDS)
Interested in embarking on the 5S Programme?
Email us at :
waiyee.kong@ras.org.sg
MAXIMISE RESOURCE CLEAN & SAFE WORK
& REDUCE WASTAGE ENVIRONMENT or
geraldine.ee@ras.org.sg
Emphasising proper Create a greater staff
date labelling and proper responsibility and sense of SCAN ME
organisation to combat belonging
food expiry for better
procurement practices15 ADVERTORIAL
Worth Label Brings Europe’s Trendiest Chef
Apparel Brand, Chaud Devant, To Singapore!
WORTH Label brings sexy back to the kitchens with the debut of Europe’s trendiest chef apparel brand Chaud Devant in
Singapore. Chaud Devant is known globally for their high-quality, professional and fashionable collections for the modern
chef, kitchen team and serving staff. WORTH recognises the number of hours chefs’ spend inside the kitchen on a daily basis
and believes in bringing in brands to the region that brings them comfort inside and outside of the kitchen.
The name of the apparel brand originates from a common exclamation in French kitchens: 'Chaud devant', which means
'Watch out, hot plates coming through!’.
General Manager of WORTH.
All their products are made of strong, high-quality materials and are
comfortable to wear and are reliable. Nearly the entire Chaud Devant
collection can be industrially cleaned as a result.
“In this competitive F&B space, chefs, restauranteurs and hoteliers of today
are aware of the importance of brand identity and how uniforms play a
crucial role in maintaining their cultures. We believe Chaud Devant has
the complete package, from uniqueness of design to their commitment to
quality.” said New Kheng Tiong,
THE COLLECTION
WORTH understands that each customer from a chef to a bartender or even a
service staff has a different need when it comes to apparels. Customers can now
order all nine Chaud Devant collections from WORTH in Singapore. These collections
are Bujutsu, Pure Denim, Nordic, Leather70, FX, Black Label, Recycled Plastic Bottles,
Basix and Serve Elegance. More information of each collection can be found in
their look book at www.chauddevant.com/lookbook
SUSTAINABILITY – CARE WHAT YOU WEAR
The Chaud Devant production process is closely monitored as the brand strongly
believes in sustainable production methods. Therefore, they ensure all production
take place close to home and bear the 'Made in Europe' label. A full cradle to cradle
solution, Chaud Devant has developed a special material for its first recycled plastic
bottles collection (RBC).
The designs from this collection are made of 100% recycled plastic bottles with an
eco-friendly white, satin woven fabric made of 65% recycled polyester and 35%
environmentally friendly cotton. The fabric has a stain repellent finish that makes
it easy to remove stains. In addition, this collection also has an easy care finish,
making the fabric very easy to iron.ADVERTORIAL 16
CUSTOMISATION
Personalisation and customisation are key when it comes to branding. Clients have
the privilege to add a personalised touch to their apparels from adding their names
to incorporating logos on their apparels.
Although the Chaud Devant’s collections are extensive and diverse, WORTH also
caters to other service industries - healthcare, housekeeping, spas. They are fully
equipped to deliver fully customised apparels fitted for comfort and professionalism.
About Chaud Devant
Chaud Devant was founded in 1996 by Bianca van der
Lee. They develop high-quality, professional and fashionable
collections for the modern chef, kitchen team and serving
staff. All designs are created in their studio and head office
in Amsterdam and produced in Europe. Today, their
designs available in over 20 countries around the world.
For additional information about WORTH or
Chaud Devant, please visit
https://worthlabel.com/
Need more information?
Contact WORTH at
+65 96747862 or
khengtiongnew@worthlabel.com17 PROGRAMMES
Global
GlobalReady
ReadyTalent
TalentProgramme
Programme | P-Max
Get funding support for manpower with
Global Ready Talent Programme
Enterprise Singapore (ESG)’s Global Ready Talent Programme ESG and Singapore enterprises or Institutes of Higher Learnings
(GRTP) aims to build a pipeline of talent to support Singapore will co-fund travel and subsistence allowance for students
enterprises with their overseas expansion, by exposing young on overseas internships. On top of this, Enterprise Singapore
Singaporeans to internships and overseas work opportunities. will provide funding support of up to 70% for qualifying costs
This helps overcome enterprises’ challenge in finding the such as monthly stipend of students on internships, or
right talent to manage their overseas operations. expenditure in sending these individuals overseas.
Singapore enterprises keen to build talent pipeline to support Email gregory.lim@ras.org.sg OR melvin.teo@ras.org.sg to
their business expansion can provideplacements for both local sign up!
and overseas internships.
P-MAX
An enhanced Place-and-Train programme under the Workforce P-Max will place Professionals, Managers, Executives and
Singapore (WSG), it aims to help participating Small and Medium Technicians (PMETs) in SMEs and facilitate the entry of these
Enterprises (SMEs) better cope with the challenges of talent PMETs into suitable SME jobs, while helping newly-hired
recruitment and retention in a tight labour market. PMETs acclimatize to the new SME work environment.
SMEs who hired a PMET or are looking to hire a
PMET, are both eligible for this programme!
Programme Benefits
Participating SMEs and PMETs will benefit in the following ways:
1. Job-seeking PMETs will be matched into suitable positions
Programme Aims in SMEs,
• Assist SMEs to better recruit, train, manage, and retain 2. Training will be provided for supervisors or HR
their newly-hired PMETs representatives from the SMEs and their newly-hired
• Encourage the adoption of progressive human resource PMETs (Up to 90% course fee subsidised by WDA)
practices within SMEs 3. Post-training follow-up with SME supervisors and their
• Help place job-seeking PMETs into suitable SME job newly-trained PMET personnel for a period of six
months, and
4. One-time Assistance Grant of $5,000 for SMEs who
successfully retain their newly-hired PMETs for six months.
Email geraldine.ee@ras.org.sg to sign up today!
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Inbound Food Services Business Mission- Vietnam to Singapore
In-bound Food Services Mission
Vietnam to Singapore
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Participants Companies Participants Companies
RAS, with support from the Restaurant Association Vietnam (RAV) and Enterprise Singapore, welcomed 18 Vietnamese
delegates to Singapore from 25 – 27 September 2019. The objectives of the mission were for local F&B companies to
explore, validate and secure partnership opportunities with Vietnamese investors, franchisees, joint-venture partners and
operators, with interest to collaborate with Singapore companies. The mission also sought to promote knowledge exchange
on the business landscape and market opportunities in both Vietnam and Singapore.
The Vietnamese delegates visited 9 local F&B companies across three days, providing them with the opportunity to experience,
immerse and taste our local F&B concepts. The delegation visited companies such as Select Group, Creative Eateries, PUTIEN,
Joe & Dough, Gratify Group, Greendot, CJS Catering, Tung Lok Group and Yolé.
The mission concluded with a networking session that was open to all RAS members. Hosted by our member CJS Catering,
the session was held at Sea Scent at Keppel Club and comprised presentations by industry experts that provided tips and
insights on ways to successfully internationalise one’s F&B business. In addition, Orissa International conducted exclusive
one-to-one clinic advisory sessions to assist local restauranteurs on their regional expansion plans.
RAS hopes to continue our long-term partnership with RAV and will continue to support our members on their global
internationalization efforts.KNOWLEDGE HUB 24
DRC
CONCERNED
ABOUT DRC?
Stay prepared!
The DRC revisions for the services sub-sector will come
into effect on 1 Jan 2020. Don’t be caught off-guard.
GENERAL TIMELINE
DRC Revision
Now! 31 Dec 2019 1 Jan 2020
Window to renew under current DRC Renewal will be under new DRC
MOM allows renewal of EXAMPLE: S-PASS RENEWAL
existing S Pass and Work Permits
up to 6 months, and 6 to 8 weeks For an S Pass that expires on 15 June 2020:
in advance respectively. 1 Jan 2020 15 June 2020
15 Dec 2019 DRC revision S Pass Expiry Date
Firms can plan ahead and
renew the passes of existing S
Company can renew S If S Pass is renewed
Pass and Work Permit holders Pass before revision of during this period, it will
early based on existing DRC DRC. The renewed pass be subjected to quota
regulations. will be valid for another availability based on
2 to 3 years (from the revised DRC.
original date of expiry)
Renewing early does not
Companies can renew S Passes 6 months before
mean you’ll lose remaining days expiry. This means S Passes expiring before 30 June
on your current passes. The 2020 can be renewed before the DRC revision.
duration of the renewed pass will Note: unlike for expiring Work Permits, MOM does not
start when the current pass expire. send a renewal notice for S Passes.
Once the new DRC is
EXAMPLE: WORK PERMIT RENEWAL effective on 1 Jan 2020,
companies who are above the
1 Jan 2020 28 Feb 2020 new DRC will not be able to
28 Dec 2019 DRC revision Expiry date of WP renew or hire new FWs.
If the foreign employee
Company can renew Work If Work Permit is renewed
with a valid pass leaves, the
Permit before revision of DRC during this period, it will be company will not be able to
upon receipt of renewal notice. subjected to quota replace him/her if they are
The renewed pass will be valid availability based on revised above the new DRC.
for another 2 years from the DRC.
original date of expiry.
Renewals are still subject
Companies can renew WP as soon as they receive the renewal to MOM’s assessment and
notice from MOM (around 6-8 weeks before expiry). approval. Factors such as
Note: MOM sends notices at the end of the 2nd week of the employee’s passport validity
month, for all WPs expiring within the next 2 months and fraud triggers may affect
the renewal.25 KNOWLEDGE HUB
RAS
Warmly Welcomes
all our new members
ᴏ Appzgate Solutions Pte Ltd ᴏ City Storage Systems Singapore Pte Ltd ᴏ The Entertainer Ptd Ltd
ᴏ Hansfort Investment Pte Ltd ᴏ Liao Fan Hawker Chan (Singapore) Pte Ltd ᴏ UCC Brewer's Pte Ltd
ᴏ Jadon Solutions Pte Ltd (YQUEUE) ᴏ StaffAny Pte Ltd ᴏ Ufriend Media Pte Ltd
ᴏ Ourglass Pte Ltd ᴏ The BPeople Ptd Ltd (The Quarters) ᴏ YTC Hotels Limited
Join us
at our upcoming activities
ᴏ Restaurant Asia ᴏ Star Chef 2020
ᴏ RAS Sports Tournament ᴏ Excellent Service Awards
ᴏ Trips and Learning Journeys ᴏ RAS Epicurean Star Awards Gala Dinner 2020
Participate
in our many programmes and workshops
ᴏ 5S ᴏ Mentorship
ᴏ Business Design Thinking ᴏ P-Max
ᴏ HRMD ᴏ Global Ready Talent Programme
To join us and for more information, feel free to contact
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