Food & Beverage Manager (Head of Department)

Location:
The Leela Gandhinagar & Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre (MMCEC), Gandhinagar

Position Summary

The Food & Beverage Manager is responsible for leading and managing all Food & Beverage Service operations across The Leela Gandhinagar and the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre (MMCEC). The role oversees hotel restaurants, in-room dining, banquets, and large-scale convention and exhibition catering operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, operational excellence, revenue growth, and profitability while upholding The Leela's luxury service standards.

The incumbent should have prior experience leading F&B; operations in a luxury hotel with a significant convention and exhibition centre, handling large-format events, state banquets, international conferences, exhibitions, and VIP protocols.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership
- Lead and manage the entire F&B; Service department across all hotel outlets and MMCEC.




- Drive operational efficiency while maintaining exceptional guest satisfaction.

Convention & Exhibition Operations
- Lead planning and execution of large-scale conventions, exhibitions, summits, G20-level events, government functions, weddings, and corporate conferences.
- Manage VIP movements and protocol requirements for dignitaries, government officials, and international delegates.

People Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop departmental managers, assistant managers, executives, supervisors, and associates.
- Foster a high-performance culture aligned with The Leela values.

Business Development
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to develop F&B; promotions and banquet business.
- Support acquisition of high-profile conferences, weddings, and exhibitions.
- Build relationships with corporate clients, event planners, and government agencies.

Candidate Profile
- Graduate in Hotel Management; postgraduate qualification is preferred.
- 10-12 years
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📌 Food and Beverage Manager (Gandhinagar)
🏢 The Leela Gandhinagar
📍 Gandhinagar