Food and Beverage Specialist

Job Purpose:

The purpose of this role is to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the Food & Beverages (F&B) department by developing and conducting in-service training programs, ensuring adherence to safe food handling practices, maintaining quality standards, and effectively managing departmental budgets and costs.

Key Responsibility Areas (KRAs):

Operational Management

• Coordinate with the kitchen team for day-to-day kitchen operations across all Epoch Homes.
• Oversee and assist in daily F&B operations to ensure timely meal delivery and quality standards.
• Plan and design menus, including therapeutic and clinical diets based on residents needs and preferences.
• Customize menus as per residents food habits and preferences.

Financial Management

• Manage and monitor the F&B budget for all homes; responsible for home-wise P&L.
• Forecast and control food costs and other departmental expenses in line with company policies.
• Maintain expense records and take corrective actions on variances to ensure alignment with budgetary goals.

Procurement & Inventory

• Handle inventory and stock management for food, raw materials, and kitchen equipment.
• Track breakage, stock in hand, and usage of hollowware and flatware.
• Enter bills, purchase orders, and vendor quotes in the system as per company format.
• Oversee vendor management, including sourcing, payments, and compliance with procurement processes.

Training & Compliance

• Train kitchen and F&B team members in safe food handling, hygiene, and operational standards.
• Maintain records for all kitchen equipment and annual maintenance contracts (AMCs).
• Ensure all statutory, safety, and hygiene norms are followed consistently across homes.

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with Facility Managers and Nurses for event coordination, procurement, and dietary requirements.
• Maintain resident headcount records and ensure accurate meal planning accordingly.
• Support management with reporting, analysis, and other assigned administrative tasks.

Team Management

• Lead and supervise F&B staff across homes.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, and performance orientation within the department.

• Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in

  Hospitality Management

  or a related field.

• 2+ years

  of experience as an F&B Executive or in a similar role.
• Certification as a

  Dietician or Nutritionist

  preferred.
• Strong understanding of Indian and Continental cuisines.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time-management abilities.
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and training capabilities.
• High level of integrity, discipline, and work ethics.