About Us
Vikrama Heritage Resort Pavagadh is a 4-star heritage property set at the foothills of Pavagadh, Gujarat. The resort combines heritage-inspired architecture and warm hospitality with modern comfort. It offers heritage rooms, havelis with private pools, a spa, our signature restaurant 762 Iksana, and dedicated wedding and event spaces. We are in an exciting growth phase and we are looking for a Restaurant & Banquet Manager who wants to build a department from the ground up and create memorable dining and celebration experiences at a landmark property in the region. The Role This is a full time, on-site leadership role based at the resort near Halol. As Restaurant & Banquet Manager, you will lead all food and beverage service operations across 762 Iksana, in-room dining, and our wedding, banquet and event functions. During pre-opening you will set up the service operation, including its team, standards and processes. Once we open, you will run it to the highest service standards. Pre-Opening Responsibilities
• Recruit, onboard and train the service team (captains, stewards, banquet staff, hosts)
• Develop F&B; service SOPs, table service standards and banquet setup guidelines aligned with the resort’s heritage identity
• Plan restaurant and banquet OS&E;, including cutlery, crockery, glassware, linen and buffet equipment
• Work with the Executive Chef on menu presentation, service sequence and banquet package formats
• Conduct mock service and soft-launch trial runs with the kitchen and operations teams Operational Responsibilities
• Oversee daily operations of 762 Iksana and in-room dining
• Plan and execute weddings, receptions,



corporate events and social functions from setup to closing
• Coordinate with the Sales team, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Front Office on function sheets, guest counts and event timelines
• Handle guest feedback, special requests and escalations promptly and graciously
• Monitor F&B; billing, inventory, par stocks and breakages
• Track covers, average spend and guest satisfaction, and work with management on revenue and upselling
• Manage rosters, including outsourced banquet manpower during peak events
• Mentor the team and uphold hygiene, food safety and grooming standards What We’re Looking For
• 5+ years of F&B; service experience in hotels, resorts or banqueting, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience in handling large weddings and banquet events is essential
• Pre-opening experience is a strong advantage
• Working knowledge of POS systems and F&B; billing procedures
• Excellent communication in English and Hindi
• A calm, guest-first approach to problem solving and service recovery
• Flexibility to work weekends, holidays and peak wedding season as operations require
• A diploma or degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is preferred Compensation & Benefits
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Salary:
₹4,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 per annum (CTC), based on experience
• Accommodation provided on or near the property
• Duty meals provided
• Uniforms provided and laundered
• PF, ESI and gratuity as per statutory norms
• Weekly offs
• Group medical insurance
• Performance-based incentives
• The chance to build and lead a department at a growing heritage resort

📌 Restaurant & Banquet Manager (Pre-Opening) (Halol)
🏢 Vikrama Heritage Resort Pavagadh
📍 Halol