F&B Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) in Chennai is seeking an experienced F&B Manager to lead corporate dining and hospitality operations on-site. You will oversee cafeteria, catering, pantry, vending, and workplace programs while ensuring top-quality service and strict food-safety compliance.

You will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and stakeholder partnerships to deliver engaging dining experiences, with a focus on continuous improvement and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of experience in Corporate F&B Operations, Hospitality, Facilities Management, or Food Service Management.
• Strong experience managing large corporate cafeterias and multi-vendor food service operations.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and hygiene compliance.
• Experience in vendor management, budgeting, cost optimization, and contract administration.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer experience orientation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Ability to drive innovation, employee engagement, and service excellence initiatives.
• HACCP/ISO certifications and sustainability exposure are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day food & beverage operations across corporate dining and hospitality services.
• Manage cafeteria, catering, pantry, vending, and workplace hospitality programs.
• Drive employee satisfaction through enhanced food quality, menu planning, and service excellence.
• Oversee vendor performance, contract management, and SLA compliance.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Manage operational budgets, cost controls, inventory, and consumption analytics.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver workplace events, executive catering, and special initiatives.
• Drive sustainability, waste reduction, and continuous improvement programs.
• Lead and develop on-site F&B teams to maintain high operational standards.

Skills

F&B Operations

Hospitality Management

Facilities Management

Food Service Management

Vendor Management

Budgeting

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Service Excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or related discipline

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

F&B Manager | Chennai Full-Time | 6 Days a Week

At JLL, we are shaping the future of real estate for a better world. We are seeking an experienced and customer-centric F&B Manager to lead food and beverage operations for a large corporate workplace environment in Chennai. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate food service delivery, ensuring exceptional dining experiences, operational excellence, food safety compliance, and high levels of employee satisfaction. You will manage cafeteria operations, catering services, pantry management, vendor relationships, and workplace hospitality initiatives while driving service innovation and continuous improvement. As a key stakeholder-facing leader, you will collaborate closely with clients, employees, and service partners to create engaging dining experiences, optimize service standards, and deliver best-in-class hospitality solutions aligned with business needs.

What this Job Involves

• Lead day-to-day food & beverage operations across corporate dining and hospitality services.
• Manage cafeteria, catering, pantry, vending, and workplace hospitality programs.
• Drive employee satisfaction through enhanced food quality, menu planning, and service excellence.
• Oversee vendor performance, contract management, and SLA compliance.
• Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and statutory compliance requirements.
• Manage operational budgets, cost controls, inventory, and consumption analytics.
• Partner with stakeholders to deliver workplace events, executive catering, and special initiatives.
• Drive sustainability, waste reduction, and continuous improvement programs.
• Lead and develop on-site F&B teams to maintain high operational standards.

Key Skills & Experience

• 8-12+ years of experience in Corporate F&B Operations, Hospitality, Facilities Management, or Food Service Management.
• Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience managing large corporate cafeterias and multi-vendor food service operations.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and hygiene compliance.
• Experience in vendor management, budgeting, cost optimization, and contract administration.
• Strong stakeholder management and customer experience orientation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Ability to drive innovation, employee engagement, and service excellence initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• HACCP / Food Safety Certification.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification preferred.
• Exposure to sustainability, waste management, and wellness-focused food programs.
• Experience managing food services within large corporate campuses or business parks.

Join JLL and lead the delivery of exceptional workplace dining and hospitality experiences, creating engaging environments that enhance employee wellbeing, satisfaction, and productivity.

Location: On-site –Chennai, TN

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48