About the Role
We are seeking a energetic and commercially driven Director of Food & Beverage at Taj West End, Bengaluru, to lead and elevate the food, beverage and culinary operations of our hotel. Reporting directly to the General Manager and serving as a member of the Management Committee, this leadership role is responsible for driving operational excellence, enhancing guest experiences, maximizing revenue and profitability, and developing high-performing teams.
The ideal candidate will bring a robust blend of strategic thinking, business acumen, people leadership, and hospitality expertise to create exceptional dining experiences while ensuring sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
Develop and execute the Food & Beverage strategy aligned with overall hotel business objectives.
Analyze market trends and competitor activities to drive innovation and maintain market leadership.
Partner with the Management Committee to contribute to hotel-wide growth initiatives.

Financial & Commercial Management
Prepare and manage departmental budgets,



forecasts, and profitability targets.
Drive revenue performance across restaurants, bars, banquets, and other F&B; outlets.
Implement menu engineering and pricing strategies in partnership with the Executive Chef.
Optimize costs, resource allocation, vendor partnerships, and operational efficiencies.

Guest Experience & Brand Excellence
Ensure delivery of exceptional guest experiences across all F&B; touchpoints.
Review guest feedback and implement improvement initiatives.
Build and nurture relationships with key guests, corporate clients, VIPs, and loyalty members.
Lead promotional initiatives and experiential dining concepts that enhance brand positioning.

Operational Excellence
Oversee day-to-day F&B; operations, ensuring service, quality, hygiene, and safety standards are consistently met.
Conduct regular operational reviews and identify prospects to improve processes

📌 Director Of Food And Beverage Bengaluru
🏢 The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
📍 Bengaluru