Job Summary
WetnJoy Lonavala is looking for an experienced and result-oriented F&B Manager to oversee the complete Food & Beverage operations across restaurants, food counters, kiosks and buffet services.
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in F&B operations, team management, food cost control, inventory management, guest experience and operational excellence, preferably in a high-volume hospitality, resort, amusement park, water park or large-scale F&B environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. F&B & Restaurant Operations
- Manage end-to-end daily F&B operations across restaurants, food counters, kiosks and other F&B outlets within the park.
- Ensure smooth and efficient operations during peak hours, weekends, holidays and high-footfall days.
- Monitor service quality, food presentation, portion control and turnaround time.
- Ensure adherence to defined SOPs and service standards across all outlets.
- Coordinate closely with Kitchen, Stewarding and Operations teams for seamless service.
2. Revenue & Business Performance
- Drive F&B revenue and profitability in line with business targets.
- Monitor daily sales, outlet-wise performance, average spend per guest and product mix.
- Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling and increasing guest spend.
- Develop initiatives, promotions and offers to improve F&B sales.
- Analyse sales trends and implement corrective actions to improve performance.
3. Cost & Inventory Control
- Monitor food and beverage costs and ensure optimum cost levels.
- Control wastage, pilferage, overproduction and stock variances.
- Ensure effective inventory planning, stock rotation and proper storage.
- Coordinate with Procurement and Stores for timely availability of materials.
- Conduct regular stock checks and ensure accurate reconciliation.
4. Team Management
- Lead, motivate and manage the F&B service team.
- Plan manpower deployment and shift schedules based on park footfall and business requirements.
- Ensure adequate staffing during peak operating periods.
- Conduct regular training on service standards, hygiene, SOPs and guest handling.
- Monitor team productivity and performance.
5. Food Safety & Hygiene
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FSSAI and company food safety requirements.
- Conduct regular outlet inspections and hygiene audits.
- Ensure proper handling, storage and temperature control of food products.
- Take immediate corrective action for any food safety or hygiene deviations.
6. Guest Experience
- Ensure a high level of guest satisfaction across all F&B touchpoints.
- Monitor guest feedback, complaints and service issues and ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain service standards during high-volume operations.
- Work closely with the Guest Relations and Park Operations teams to improve the overall guest experience.
7. Operational Planning & Coordination
- Plan F&B operations based on expected park footfall, events, holidays and special occasions.
- Coordinate with Park Operations, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Procurement, HR, Engineering and Security.
- Ensure adequate food production, manpower, equipment and inventory availability.
- Support special events, corporate events and promotional activities within the park.
8. MIS & Reporting
- Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly F&B MIS.
- Track revenue, food cost, wastage, inventory, manpower productivity and outlet performance.
- Analyse operational data and provide recommendations to management.
- Maintain proper records of sales, stock, wastage and operational performance
Requirement:
- Graduate/Diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, F&B or related field.
- 6-10 years of relevant F&B and operations experience.
- Experience in high-volume F&B operations is preferred.
- Candidates from Water Parks, Amusement Parks, Resorts, Hotels, QSRs, Food Courts or large-scale hospitality operations will be preferred.
- Strong leadership, communication and team-management skills