Food and Beverage Manager

About the Company

We are a rapidly growing startup in the hostel and co-living sector, currently managing 2,500 operational beds and expanding to 4,000 beds by December 2025. With a mission to provide safe, comfortable, and community-driven living spaces for students and working professionals, we ensure high standards of hospitality, dining, and resident experience across all our properties.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Manager – F&B to oversee all food and beverage operations across our hostel properties.

Role Overview

The F&B Manager will be responsible for planning, managing, and delivering high-quality dining services across hostels, ensuring food safety, menu planning, vendor management, and resident satisfaction. This is a leadership role requiring operational excellence and strong hospitality management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food and beverage operations across multiple hostel properties.
• Develop and monitor menus in coordination with chefs/caterers to ensure nutritional balance and cost efficiency.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage vendor relationships, procurement, and supply chain for F&B requirements.
• Monitor resident feedback and ensure high satisfaction levels.
• Control budgets, reduce wastage, and optimize F&B costs.
• Recruit, train, and supervise catering staff.
• Conduct regular audits of kitchens, dining halls, and food storage areas.
• Coordinate with operations, housekeeping, and facility teams for smooth services.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality, or F&B.
• 5–8 years of experience in F&B management (hospitality/hostel/PG experience preferred).
• Strong leadership, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance standards.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and large-scale food operations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel/ERP for cost and inventory management.
• Flexibility to work in shifts and across properties in Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to lead large-scale hostel dining operations in a fast-growing startup.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior experience managing F&B operations in hospitality, hostels, or hotels?
• How many years of experience do you have in F&B management?
• Are you familiar with food safety and hygiene compliance standards?
• This role requires managing multiple hostel properties in Delhi, Noida, and Gurgaon. Are you comfortable with this?
• Are you open to working in shifts and weekends as required for F&B operations?
• Why do you want to work as an F&B Manager in hostel operations?

Work Location: In person