Food and Beverage Manager

VILLA MAYA; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Villa Maya, an upscale restaurant in Trivandrum, seeks a Food and Beverage Manager for a full‑time, on‑site role. You will oversee daily F&B operations, supervise service teams, ensure premium quality and presentation, and maintain guest experiences.

You will plan service schedules, manage inventory and ordering, monitor hygiene and safety, train staff, support menu planning with culinary leadership, and work with management to uphold Villa Maya’s reputation for refined hospitality and efficient

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Food Service and Food & Beverage operations, especially in premium or fine-dining settings.
• Demonstrated customer service skills focused on personalized, attentive guest experiences.
• Experience in training and coaching front-of-house and service teams.
• Ability to manage budgeting, cost control and basic financial reporting for F&B.
• Hospitality or hotel management education or certification is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, team management and interpersonal communication.
• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and upscale dining practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily F&B operations and supervise service teams.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Maintain exceptional guest experiences and handle feedback.
• Plan and coordinate service schedules; manage inventory and ordering.
• Monitor hygiene, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Train and mentor staff; support menu planning with culinary leadership.
• Manage budgets and cost controls; collaborate with management to uphold reputation.

Skills

Food & Beverage operations

Customer service

Staff training

Budgeting

Hospitality education

Leadership

Organizational skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Hospitality education or certification

Job description

Company Description

Villa Maya is an upscale global cuisine restaurant set in a restored 18th-century heritage home with a serene garden patio in Trivandrum. Rooted in the legacy of Arumana Ammaveedu, the restaurant combines traditional values of impeccable hospitality with contemporary gourmet dining. Its exclusive menu features authentic dishes from Kerala and regions with which it historically traded, offering guests a distinctive culinary journey. Villa Maya is globally recognized and consistently awarded for its praised cuisine, refined ambiance, and highly personalized service, making it a sought-after destination for discerning diners.

Role Description

The Food and Beverage Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at Villa Maya in Trivandrum. This role oversees daily food and beverage operations, including supervising service teams, ensuring high standards of food quality and presentation, and maintaining exceptional guest experiences. The manager plans and coordinates service schedules, manages inventory and ordering, and monitors compliance with hygiene, safety, and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also include training and mentoring staff, managing budgets and cost controls, supporting menu planning in collaboration with culinary leadership, and addressing guest feedback in a professional and timely manner. The Food and Beverage Manager works closely with management to uphold Villa Maya’s reputation for premium hospitality and efficient service.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Food Service and Food & Beverage operations, with proven experience in a premium or fine-dining environment.


• Demonstrated Customer Service skills, with a focus on delivering personalized, attentive, and courteous guest experiences.


• Experience in Training and coaching front-of-house and service teams to meet quality and service standards.


• Ability to manage Budgeting, cost control, and basic financial reporting related to food and beverage operations.


• Relevant hospitality or hotel management education or certification is preferred.


• Excellent leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and capacity to perform in a fast-paced environment.


• Working knowledge of food safety, hygiene regulations, and best practices in upscale dining.