Opening F&B Manager — Create Iconic Dining Experiences

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

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.