The Plattering Co. Pte Ltd, known for its beautiful grazing tables and creative catering buffet setup displays, sharing platters, bowls and bentos and unique catering setups. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a dynamic and tech-savvy AI Engineer to join our catering services company. This role will play a critical part in maintaining and innovating our hardware and software infrastructure, with a strong focus on automation using n8n, as well as deploying AI-driven solutions to optimize operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Automation & Workflow Management :

• Design, build, and maintain workflows using n8n, Node‑RED, Huginn and etc to automate internal business processes (e.g. order processing, inventory updates, customer notifications).
• Integrate APIs and third-party services via n8n to enhance operational efficiency.

Software Development & Integration :

• Develop or customize internal software tools to support operations and business intelligence.
• Implement and manage integrations between catering management systems and third-party platforms (e.g., CRM, delivery apps).

AI Implementation :

• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for AI to streamline tasks such as demand forecasting, menu optimization, and customer personalization.
• Deploy and monitor AI tools and services to support data-driven decision-making.

Support & Training :

• Provide tech support to staff across departments.
• Train team members on newly implemented tools and automation solutions

Qualifications:

• Diploma/Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering/ Data Science/Data Analytics or a related field.
• Minimum 1 -2 years of IT experience, preferably in F&B, hospitality, or logistics environments.
• Proven experience with n8n and building scalable, maintainable automation workflows.
• Strong understanding of IT systems, including hardware troubleshooting and software development.
• Familiarity with AI tools or platforms such as OpenAI, TensorFlow, or other machine learning frameworks.
• Knowledge of APIs, webhooks, and integration protocols.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
• Prior experience in food service, hospitality, or catering tech is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with data visualization tools and dashboards.
• Understanding of GDPR and data security best practice