About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic 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 opportunities to improve process

📌 Food and Beverage Operations Leader (Bengaluru)
🏢 The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL)
📍 Bengaluru