About the role

The F&B; Manager owns every meal served to residents of The Hive Hostels and Aurus across Mumbai, from the central cloud kitchens to each property's dining area and café. You will lead a large team and run a food operation that is secure, on budget and well liked by residents.

Key responsibilities1. Inventory & vendor management

- Control stock across kitchens and properties with par levels, regular stock checks, FIFO and expiry tracking.
- Source and negotiate with suppliers, and keep a backup for critical items.
- Check deliveries for quality, quantity and price, and approve vendor bills.

2. Meal & menu planning

- Plan weekly cycle menus for all meals, balancing nutrition, variety and veg, Jain and non-veg needs.
- Standardise recipes and portions so every property serves the same quality.
- Plan quantities from daily occupancy, and refine menus using feedback and waste data.

3. Staff supervision

- Lead chefs, cooks, helpers, service and café staff across all locations, including contract staff.
- Manage rosters and leave cover so every meal service is fully staffed.
- Train, review and develop the team, and handle discipline with HR.

4. Budget & cost control

- Own the monthly and annual F&B; budget: food, manpower, gas and consumables.
- Track food cost per resident per day and report variances weekly.
- Cut costs through better buying, portion control and less waste, without lowering quality.

5. Hygiene & safety compliance

- Keep FSSAI licences and food-safety records current, and enforce HACCP practices.
- Run daily hygiene checks and regular kitchen audits at every location.
- Oversee staff medical fitness, pest control, deep cleaning, and fire and gas safety.

6. Guest experience & community





- Gather resident feedback and close complaints within agreed timelines.
- Work with property managers on special diets and parent concerns.
- Run food-led community events such as festival meals and theme nights.

Ideal candidate profile Experience

- 8–10 years in F&B; operations, including 3+ years as F&B; or Kitchen Manager.
- Background in hotels, institutional catering, co-living, cafeterias or cloud kitchens.
- High-volume, multi-site experience (1,000+ covers a day) strongly preferred.

Problem-solving & crisis management

- Stays calm and decisive through staff no-shows, vendor failures or equipment breakdowns, so no meal is missed.
- Handles food-safety incidents and health complaints quickly and by the book.

Customer service orientation

- Treats residents and parents as guests, listens to feedback and follows through.

Skills & qualifications

- Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or Catering Technology.
- FSSAI FoSTaC Food Safety Supervisor certification preferred.
- Strong in HACCP, food costing and inventory control; comfortable with Excel.
- English and Hindi; Marathi is a plus. Open to flexible hours and travel between properties.

How success is measured

KPI

What it tracks

Food cost

Cost per resident per day against budget

Food wastage

% of food prepared that goes unserved

Resident satisfaction

Monthly food-feedback score and complaints

Hygiene compliance

Audit scores and zero major FSSAI issues

Team stability

Kitchen staff attrition and attendance

What we offer

- Meals on duty.
- A leadership role in a fast-growing premium hospitality brand, with room to grow as Colstay expands.

How to apply: send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line "F&B; Manager – Mumbai".

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Food and Beverage Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Colstay Limited - The Hive Hostels
📍 Mumbai