Food & Beverage Manager

Avani Hotel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Avani Singapore is seeking an energetic Food & Beverage Manager to lead the opening and ongoing operation of our hotel's restaurants, bars, in-room dining and events. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will drive service excellence, team development, and commercial performance.

The ideal candidate has a degree or diploma in Hospitality, 5+ years in F&B leadership within international brands, strong budgeting skills, and a passion for guest experience.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Food & Beverage leadership within international hospitality brands.
• Strong operational knowledge of restaurant, bar, banquet, and in-room dining operations.
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing Food & Beverage teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, and cost controls.
• Previous pre-opening hotel experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of Singapore's dining scene, guest expectations, and emerging food and beverage trends.
• Previous Food & Beverage leadership experience within Singapore hospitality would be highly advantageous.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Food & Beverage pre-opening workstream, including outlet setup, team mobilization, SOP implementation, service standards, training, and operational readiness.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of all restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and banquet operations.
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary to create fresh, exciting menu concepts and a playful, personality-led service style that brings the Avani experience to life.
• Help create restaurants and bars that Singapore wants to talk about, return to and recommend, with the ambition to become recognised among the city’s most exciting dining experiences.
• Bring each venue to life as a complete experience, connecting great food and drinks with music, atmosphere, service rituals, storytelling and genuine Avani personality.
• Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing Food & Beverage teams while fostering a strong service culture.
• Drive quality standards and commercial performance across all dining venues.
• Manage labor, expenses, productivity, and operational controls to achieve financial targets.
• Deliver revenue-driving promotions, events, and partnerships.
• Monitor market trends, guest preferences, and competitor activity to ensure the hotel's dining experiences remain relevant and commercially successful.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and brand standards across all outlets.

Education

Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field

Job description

## Food & Beverage ManagerApply: Singapore, Singapore: Full time: Posted Today: JR115537**Job Location:**Avani SingaporeAt Avani, we’re all about finding that perfect balance — between cool and kind, design and function, service and privacy. We’ve built our hotels and resorts around this philosophy: vibrant social spaces that vibe with the day, stylish rooms that simply work, and honest, locally inspired food. We embrace an upbeat service culture that genuinely respects the art of hospitality. With a growing portfolio across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Australia, Avani is a brand on the move. If you take real pride in the little things — and believe that a warm welcome and a genuine smile make all the difference — you’ll fit right in here. **Avani Singapore** Join the opening team of Avani Singapore and play a pivotal role in delivering one of Singapore's most exciting new lifestyle hospitality destinations. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the hotel's dining experiences, build a high-performing service culture, and bring multiple food and beverage concepts to life from day one. At Avani, we create stylish and seamless experiences for modern travellers. We're looking for an energetic, commercially minded, and guest-focused **Food & Beverage Manager** to support the successful opening and ongoing operation of the hotel's restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and events business. Reporting to the **Director of Operations**, you will drive operational excellence, guest satisfaction, team development, and commercial performance across all food and beverage outlets. **What You'll Do*** Lead the Food & Beverage pre-opening workstream, including outlet setup, team mobilization, SOP implementation, service standards, training, and operational readiness* Oversee the day-to-day operation of all restaurants, bars, in-room dining, and banquet operations* **Work closely with the Director of Culinary to create fresh, exciting menu concepts and a playful, personality-led service style that brings the Avani experience to life.*** **Help create restaurants and bars that Singapore wants to talk about, return to and recommend, with the ambition to become recognised among the city’s most exciting dining experiences.*** **Bring each venue to life as a complete experience, connecting great food and drinks with music, atmosphere, service rituals, storytelling and genuine Avani personality.*** Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing Food & Beverage teams while fostering a strong service culture* Drive quality standards and commercial performance across all dining venues* Manage labor, expenses, productivity, and operational controls to achieve financial targets* Deliver revenue-driving promotions, events, and partnerships* Monitor market trends, guest preferences, and competitor activity to ensure the hotel's dining experiences remain relevant and commercially successful* Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and brand standards across all outlets **What We're Looking For*** Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field* Minimum 5 years' experience in Food & Beverage leadership within international hospitality brands* Strong operational knowledge of restaurant, bar, banquet, and in-room dining operations* Proven experience leading and developing high-performing Food & Beverage teams* Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, and cost controls* **Previous pre-opening hotel experience is strongly preferred*** **Strong understanding of Singapore's dining scene, guest expectations, and emerging food and beverage trends*** **Previous Food & Beverage leadership experience within Singapore hospitality would be highly advantageous*** Passion for service excellence, team development, and guest experience* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills* Fluent in English **Why Join Us?*** Be part of a landmark hotel opening in Singapore* Join a globally recognised hospitality group* Work in a collaborative, people-focused culture* Enjoy regional and international career development opportunities **Bring your passion for hospitality. Create memorable dining experiences. Help shape the future of Avani Singapore.** **Apply now and be part of the opening journey.**