Overview
Food and Beverage Manager Jobs in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India at The Leela Gandhinagar
Title: Food and Beverage Manager
Company: The Leela Gandhinagar
Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India
Food & Beverage Manager (Head of Department)
Location: The Leela Gandhinagar & Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre (MMCEC), Gandhinagar
Position Summary
The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Food & Beverage Service operations across The Leela Gandhinagar and the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre (MMCEC). The role oversees hotel restaurants, in-room dining, banquets, and large-scale convention and exhibition catering operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, revenue growth, and profitability while upholding The Leela's luxury service standards.
The incumbent should have prior experience leading F&B operations in a luxury hotel with a significant convention and exhibition centre, handling large-format events, state banquets, international conferences, exhibitions, and VIP protocols.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead and manage the entire F&B Service department across all hotel outlets and MMCEC.
- Drive operational efficiency while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction.
Convention & Exhibition Operations
- Lead planning and execution of large-scale conventions, exhibitions, summits, G20-level events, government functions, weddings, and corporate conferences.
- Manage VIP movements and protocol requirements for dignitaries, government officials, and international delegates.
People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop departmental managers, assistant managers, executives, supervisors, and associates.
- Foster a high-performance culture aligned with The Leela values.
Business Development
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to develop F&B promotions and banquet business.
- Support acquisition of high-profile conferences, weddings, and exhibitions.
- Build relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and government agencies.
Candidate Profile
- Graduate in Hotel Management; postgraduate qualification is preferred.
- 10-12 years of progressive experience in luxury hospitality.
- Minimum 2 years in a Head of Department (F&B Manager or equivalent) role.
- Mandatory experience managing Food & Beverage operations in a luxury hotel.
- High-volume banquet operations
- Strong financial acumen with experience managing departmental budgets and profitability.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Core Competencies
- Luxury Service Excellence
- Large-Scale Banquet Management
- Revenue & Profitability Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operational Excellence
- Government Protocol & VIP Handling
Preferred Experience
Candidates with prior experience in renowned luxury hotels operating integrated convention and exhibition centers, international conference venues, or large MICE destinations will be strongly preferred. Experience in handling marquee government events, international delegations, and high-profile exhibitions is highly desirable.
