Restaurant & Banquet Manager (Pre-Opening)

Vikrama Heritage Resort | Pavagadh; Panchmahal District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Duty meals provided

Uniforms provided and laundered

Group medical insurance

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Vikrama Heritage Resort, a 4-star heritage property at the foothills of Pavagadh, Gujarat, seeks a Restaurant & Banquet Manager to build and lead the F&B service team across 762 Iksana, in-room dining, and wedding/event functions.

In this pre-opening and later operations role, you will set up service standards, SOPs and OS&E, then run high-service dining and banquet experiences at a landmark property. Accommodation and meals provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of F&B service experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in handling large weddings and banquet events is essential.
• Pre-opening experience is a strong advantage.
• Working knowledge of POS systems and F&B billing procedures.
• Excellent communication in English and Hindi.
• Flexible to work weekends, holidays and peak wedding season.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Opening: Recruit, onboard and train service team (captains, stewards, banquet staff, hosts).
• Develop F&B service SOPs, table service standards and banquet setup guidelines.
• Plan restaurant and banquet OS&E including cutlery, crockery, glassware, linen and buffet equipment.
• Coordinate with Executive Chef on menu presentation, service sequence and banquet formats.
• Conduct mock service and soft-launch trials with kitchen and operations teams.
• Oversee daily operations of 762 Iksana and in-room dining.
• Plan and execute weddings, receptions, corporate events and social functions.
• Coordinate with Sales, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Front Office on function sheets and timelines.
• Handle guest feedback, special requests and escalations.
• Monitor F&B billing, inventory, par stocks and breakages.
• Track covers, spend and guest satisfaction; work with management on revenue upsell.
• Manage rosters including outsourced banquet manpower.
• Mentor the team and uphold hygiene, food safety and grooming standards.

Skills

F&B service

Supervisory experience

Wedding banquets

POS systems

English & Hindi comms

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Degree in Hospitality Management

Tools

F&B billing procedures

Job description

Vikrama Heritage Resort Pavagadh is a 4-star heritage property set at the foothills of Pavagadh, Gujarat. The resort combines heritage-inspired architecture and warm hospitality with modern comfort. It offers heritage rooms, havelis with private pools, a spa, our signature restaurant 762 Iksana, and dedicated wedding and event spaces.

We are in an exciting growth phase and we are looking for a Restaurant & Banquet Manager who wants to build a department from the ground up and create memorable dining and celebration experiences at a landmark property in the region.

The Role

This is a full-time, on-site leadership role based at the resort near Halol. As Restaurant & Banquet Manager, you will lead all food and beverage service operations across 762 Iksana, in-room dining, and our wedding, banquet and event functions. During pre-opening you will set up the service operation, including its team, standards and processes. Once we open, you will run it to the highest service standards.

Pre-Opening Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard and train the service team (captains, stewards, banquet staff, hosts)
• Develop F&B service SOPs, table service standards and banquet setup guidelines aligned with the resort’s heritage identity
• Plan restaurant and banquet OS&E, including cutlery, crockery, glassware, linen and buffet equipment
• Work with the Executive Chef on menu presentation, service sequence and banquet package formats
• Conduct mock service and soft-launch trial runs with the kitchen and operations teams

Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of 762 Iksana and in-room dining
• Plan and execute weddings, receptions, corporate events and social functions from setup to closing
• Coordinate with the Sales team, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Front Office on function sheets, guest counts and event timelines
• Handle guest feedback, special requests and escalations promptly and graciously
• Monitor F&B billing, inventory, par stocks and breakages
• Track covers, average spend and guest satisfaction, and work with management on revenue and upselling
• Manage rosters, including outsourced banquet manpower during peak events
• Mentor the team and uphold hygiene, food safety and grooming standards

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of F&B service experience in hotels, resorts or banqueting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience in handling large weddings and banquet events is essential
• Pre-opening experience is a strong advantage
• Working knowledge of POS systems and F&B billing procedures
• Excellent communication in English and Hindi
• A calm, guest-first approach to problem solving and service recovery
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and peak wedding season as operations require
• A diploma or degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred
• Salary: ₹4,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 per annum (CTC), based on experience
• Accommodation provided on or near the property
• Duty meals provided
• Uniforms provided and laundered
• PF, ESI and gratuity as per statutory norms
• Weekly offs
• Group medical insurance
• Performance-based incentives
• The chance to build and lead a department at a growing heritage resort