F&B lead - India
JLL (company site, opens in a new tab)8–10 yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 10–20 LPA
Posted 12h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Manage end-to-end food and beverage operations across multiple manufacturing sites in India, ensuring standardization of quality, hygiene, and menu planning.
- Lead vendor and catering contract management including RFPs, negotiations, SLA oversight, and performance assessments.
- Control food costs, oversee compliance with food safety and statutory regulations (FSSAI, labor laws), and report operational metrics to senior management.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Catering Technology, or related field.
- 8–10 years experience in F&B management with at least 2 years in a multi-location or PAN India role, preferably in manufacturing or institutional catering.
- Hands-on experience in bulk/industrial catering operations including managing large-volume meal preparation, shift-based services with 500+ covers per shift.
- On-site work location in Bengaluru, Karnataka with willingness to travel extensively across India; knowledge of local Kannada language from Karnataka required.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced in managing institutional catering vendors and large-scale contracts within manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong operational and financial acumen with proven ability to drive cost optimization without compromising quality.
- Comfortable working in industrial/manufacturing plant settings with high attention to hygiene, safety, and compliance standards.