Assistant F&B Manager

Accorhotel; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accor is seeking an experienced F&B Manager to lead the full spectrum of our food and beverage operations, from restaurants and bars to in-room dining and events. You will tailor standards to our brand and locale, while building a culture of service, collaboration, and continuous improvement on the floor.

You will lead a dynamic team, drive guest satisfaction, and work closely with the Executive Chef, Bar Manager, and other departments to optimise revenue and guest engagement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a F&B leadership role within luxury hotel environments.
• Proven ability to lead multiple outlets (restaurants, bars, in-room dining, events).
• Strong track record in guest satisfaction, service recovery, and revenue optimization.
• Experience in recruitment, workforce planning, and labor cost management.
• Hands-on leadership on the floor during peak periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead F&B operations across all outlets ensuring memorable guest experiences.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team and culture of hospitality.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef and Bar Manager to create exceptional experiences.
• Plan events, banquets, and private dining with strong commercial results.
• Oversee scheduling, labor productivity, budgets, and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with Sales, Revenue, Marketing and Operations to maximise revenue.

Skills

F&B leadership

Staff development

Budgeting & cost control

Guest experience management

Multi-outlet operations

Recruitment & scheduling

Job description

Your Role in the Story

As the F&B Manager you lead the full spectrum of our food and beverage, from bars and restaurants to in-room dining and outlets. You tailor group standards to the local context and make sure every experience feels memorable and true to our brand.

You lead a dynamic team and build a culture of service, collaboration and continuous improvement. It's a hands‑on leadership role for someone who knows F&B and hotel operations deeply, loves developing talent and is at their best on the floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all F&B operations across restaurants, bars, in-room dining, events, and banqueting, ensuring a consistent and memorable guest experience.
• Inspire, develop, and lead a high-performing team, building a culture of professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and genuine hospitality.
• Lead and align all Floor Managers, ensuring unity across outlets and driving operational excellence through one-team leadership.
• Drive departmental performance, balancing exceptional guest experiences with strong commercial results.
• Partner closely with the Executive Chef and Bar Manager to create exceptional food and beverage experiences that reflect brand and destination.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and talent development, hiring individuals with the right attitude, personality, and potential; in alignment with the P&C team.
• Create development opportunities for the team and build succession plans for future leaders.
• Be present on the floor, leading by example during service, peak periods, VIP visits, and key guest moments.
• Ensure the team has strong product knowledge and can confidently recommend food, wine, cocktails, and experiences.
• Drive guest satisfaction by anticipating needs, resolving concerns, and creating memorable dining experiences.
• Take ownership of guest feedback and service recovery, turning challenges into opportunities to build loyalty and trust.
• Work closely with Revenue, Reservations, Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to maximise covers, revenue, and guest engagement.
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all events, banquets, private dining experiences, and special activations.
• Work collaboratively with Sales and Events teams to ensure flawless event delivery and commercial success.
• Oversee workforce planning and labour productivity across all outlets.
• Prepare and manage team schedules and rosters, ensuring the right staffing levels are in place at all times.
• Monitor and control overtime costs through effective scheduling, productivity management, and operational planning.
• Manage departmental budgets, payroll, purchasing, inventory, and profitability while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor guest feedback, market trends, and business performance, implementing improvements where needed.
• Create and support events, activations, and seasonal experiences that enhance the hotel's identity and guest experience.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, HACCP, health & safety, licensing requirements, and company standards across all F&B operations.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and local partners, supporting quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Champion local products, responsible sourcing, and sustainable operating practices.
• Oversee in-room dining standards and operations, ensuring efficient, professional, and personalized service.
• Work collaboratively with all hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest journey.
• Act as a brand ambassador, maintaining strong relationships with guests, VIPs, and returning customers.
• Stay informed on industry trends and continuously seek opportunities to elevate the guest, team, and business experience.

Who We're Looking For

• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a F&B leadership role within a luxury hotel, resort, lifestyle hospitality brand, beach club, or premium restaurant environment; with great references.
• Proven experience managing multiple outlets, including restaurants, bars, in-room dining, events, and banqueting operations.
• Strong track record of leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams in fast-paced, high-volume environments.
• Experience in recruitment, workforce planning, scheduling, and labor cost management.
• Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cost control, payroll, inventory management, and commercial performance.
• Hands‑on experience driving guest satisfaction, service recovery, and operational excellence.
• Experience collaborating with Culinary, Revenue, Sales, Marketing, and Rooms teams to achieve business objectives.
• Experience in luxury lifestyle, boutique, or destination-led hospitality concepts is a strong advantage.
• Warm, welcomed, inspiring and guest oriented profile.