Sr. F&B Manager - For Lonavala

Job Description:

About the Role
Della Resorts & Adventure is seeking an accomplished and dynamic Sr. F&B Manager to lead and elevate its diverse F&B portfolio. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing multiple specialty restaurants, bars, banquet operations, in-room dining, and outdoor event catering while delivering exceptional guest experiences and driving commercial performance.
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with renowned luxury hospitality brands and a proven track record of managing high-volume, multi-outlet F&B operations.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
. Lead the overall F&B strategy across multiple restaurants, bars, banquet venues, and outdoor catering operations.
. Drive innovation in dining concepts, guest experiences, and revenue generation.
. Develop annual business plans, budgets, and operational strategies aligned with organizational goals.
. Position Della's F&B offerings as leading dining and event destinations.
Restaurant Operations
. Oversee the efficient operation of all restaurants, lounges, cafes, and specialty dining outlets.
. Ensure consistent delivery of luxury service standards and memorable guest experiences.
. Monitor quality, service, hygiene, and operational excellence across all outlets.
. Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef to enhance menus, promotions, and culinary experiences.
Banquets & Events
. Lead all banquet and conference F&B operations for weddings, corporate events, social gatherings, and large-scale celebrations.
. Ensure flawless execution of events while maintaining profitability and exceptional guest satisfaction.
. Coordinate with Sales, Events, and Operations teams to deliver seamless experiences.
Financial Management
. Own P&L responsibility for the entire F&B division.
. Drive revenue growth while optimizing operational costs.
. Monitor food cost, beverage cost, payroll, and departmental expenses.
. Maximize profitability through menu engineering, pricing strategies, and cost-control initiatives.
Team Leadership
. Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing F&B leadership team.
. Foster a culture of accountability, guest-centricity, and operational excellence.
. Lead recruitment, succession planning, training, and performance management.
. Develop future leaders within the organization.
Guest Experience
. Maintain the highest levels of guest satisfaction across all F&B touchpoints.
. Handle VIP guests and resolve service escalations with professionalism.
. Introduce innovative concepts that enhance guest engagement and repeat business.
Quality & Compliance
. Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene, health, and statutory regulations.
. Uphold luxury hospitality standards across every outlet.
. Implement and monitor SOPs and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Job Expectations:

Desired Candidate Profile
Experience
. 15-20+ years of progressive experience in Food & Beverage operations.
. Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple restaurants and banquet operations.
. Experience managing luxury resorts, five-star hotels, destination resorts, or integrated hospitality properties.
. Strong exposure to weddings, MICE, large-format banquets, and premium dining concepts.

Preferred Hospitality Background
Candidates from globally recognized luxury hospitality brands will be highly preferred

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Minimum Qualification:

Hotel Management Degree

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Minimum Job Experience:

15-20+ years of progressive experience in Food & Beverage operations

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Reporting to:

Group Director / COO

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Travel:

N/A

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