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Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.

F&B; Manager | Chennai
Full-Time | 6 Days a Week

At JLL, we are shaping the future of real estate for a better world. We are seeking an experienced and customer-centric F&B; Manager to lead food and beverage operations for a large corporate workplace workplace in Chennai.
This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of corporate food service delivery, ensuring exceptional dining experiences, operational excellence, food safety compliance, and high levels of employee satisfaction.

You will manage cafeteria operations, catering services, pantry management, vendor relationships, and workplace hospitality initiatives while driving service innovation and continuous improvement.

As a key stakeholder-facing leader, you will collaborate closely with clients, employees, and service partners to create engaging dining experiences, optimize service standards, and deliver best-in-class hospitality solutions aligned with business needs.

What this Job Involves
Lead day-to-day food & beverage operations across corporate dining and hospitality services.
Manage cafeteria, catering, pantry, vending, and workplace hospitality programs.
Drive employee satisfaction through enhanced food quality, menu planning, and service excellence.
Oversee vendor performance,



contract management, and SLA compliance.
Ensure adherence to food safety, hygiene, and statutory compliance requirements.
Manage operational budgets, cost controls, inventory, and consumption analytics.
Partner with stakeholders to deliver workplace events, executive catering, and special initiatives.
Drive sustainability, waste reduction, and continuous improvement programs.
Lead and develop on-site F&B; teams to maintain high operational standards.

Key Skills & Experience8-12+ years of experience in Corporate F&B; Operations, Hospitality, Facilities Management, or Food Service Management.
Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Food Service Management, or a related discipline.
Strong experience managing large corporate cafeterias and multi-vendor food service operations.
Knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and hygiene compliance.
Experience in vendor management, budgeting, cost optimization, and contract administration.
Strong stakeholder management and customer experience orientation.
Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills.
Ability to drive innovation, employee engagement, and service excellence initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications
HACCP / Food Safety Certification.
ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification preferred.
Exposure to sustainability, waste management, and wellness-focused food programs.
Experience managing food services within large corporate campuses or business parks.





Join JLL and lead the delivery of exceptional workplace dining and hospitality experiences, creating engaging environments that enhance employee wellbeing, satisfaction, and productivity.
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.

About JLL –

We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.

Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.

Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.

📌 F&B Manager (Chennai)
🏢 JLL
📍 Chennai