Food and Beverage Manager - Manufacturing Plants

Jones Lang Lasalle Property Consultants India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) invites applications for an F&B Manager to lead end-to-end food and beverage operations across multiple manufacturing sites in PAN India, including Bengaluru. The role requires strong vendor management, budgeting, and adherence to FSSAI and statutory guidelines.

With 8–10 years in F&B management, preferably in manufacturing or large institutional catering, you will drive standardization, safe dining experiences, and cost optimization while collaborating with HR and admin

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of F&B management experience, with 2+ yearsmulti-location PAN India role.
• Strong knowledge of FSSAI regulations and statutory compliance in India.
• Proven vendor management and large-scale contract experience.
• Comfortable traveling across India.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end F&B operations across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Develop and implement F&B policies, SOPs and service standards.
• Manage vendor contracts, RFPs, SLAs and performance reviews.
• Monitor budgets, control food costs and drive cost optimization.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene and regulatory rules.
• Prepare MIS reports and dashboards for senior management.

Skills

Industrial catering

Vendor management

Multi-site ops

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

Travel across India

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management / Hospitality / Catering Technology

Tools

MS Excel

MIS dashboards

Job description

F&B lead - India 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.

Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager - PAN India

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: PAN India (with travel across plant locations)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end F&B operations across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring standardization of service quality, menu planning, and hygiene practices.
• Develop and implement F&B policies, SOPs, and service standards aligned with corporate and statutory guidelines (FSSAI, labor laws, etc.).
• Manage vendor and catering contracts, including RFP processes, negotiations, SLA management, and performance reviews.
• Monitor budgets, control food costs, and drive cost optimization initiatives without compromising quality or employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and statutory regulations across all locations, including regular audits and corrective action tracking.
• Collaborate with plant HR and administration teams to gather employee feedback and improve dining experience.
• Oversee inventory management, wastage control, and supply chain coordination for F&B consumables.
• Drive training programs for on-site catering staff on hygiene, service standards, and safety protocols.
• Handle escalations related to food quality, service issues, or vendor non-compliance.
• Prepare and present MIS reports, dashboards, and performance metrics to senior management on a periodic basis.
• Ensure business continuity planning for F&B services, including contingency arrangements during disruptions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Catering Technology, or related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in F&B management, with at least 2 years in a multi-location or PAN India role, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or large institutional catering environments.
• Strong, hands-on experience in bulk/industrial catering operations is mandatory, including large-volume meal planning, mass cooking processes, shift-based meal service, and managing high-footfall canteens (500+ covers per shift).
• Prior experience working with or managing institutional catering vendors servicing manufacturing plants, industrial campuses, townships, or large corporate facilities.
• Strong knowledge of FSSAI regulations, food safety standards, and statutory compliance requirements in India.
• Proven experience managing third-party catering vendors and large-scale contracts, including RFP design and vendor transition management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, control costs, and drive operational efficiency.

Key Skills

• Strong background in industrial/institutional catering operations and bulk food production.
• Strong vendor and contract management capabilities.
• Multi-site operations management experience.
• Financial acumen and budgeting skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/MIS reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively across India.

Other Requirements

• Comfortable working in an industrial/manufacturing plant environment.
• Strong crisis management and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to hygiene, safety, and compliance standards.
• Should know the local language from Karnataka.

Location & Hours

Location: On-site - Bengaluru, KA

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 48

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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