Food & Beverage Executive

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in India.

📋 Description

• Create and implement strategic plans, marketing strategies, and training programs.

• Keep track of industry trends, market changes, and competitive environments.

• Design and carry out business growth strategies that align with corporate goals.

• Formulate annual food and beverage budgets while ensuring financial stability and cost-effectiveness.

• Oversee operations of corporate food courts, various cuisine counters, and a central kitchen.

• Create a variety of menu options that cater to client preferences and adhere to industry standards.

• Monitor and manage costs related to food, fuel, labor, utilities, inventory, and receivables.

• Supervise Hunger Box operations in Bangalore.

• Coordinate pest control measures with the facilities operations team.

• Ensure an exceptional client experience and facilitate Monthly Meeting Reviews with clients.

• Develop promotional strategies, recognition initiatives, and marketing campaigns.

• Lead, mentor, train, coach, and develop teams at various levels.

• Implement leadership development programs and internal succession planning.

• Establish monitoring systems and strategic procurement practices.

• Uphold hygiene standards and ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations.

• Conduct hygiene audits and self-assessments, reporting on necessary corrective actions.

• Oversee procurement and vendor selection, negotiating with suppliers as needed.

• Lead the planning and execution of new office food and beverage spaces from procurement to operational launch.

• Develop contingency plans and train kitchen and pantry personnel for emergency situations.

• Implement cost-reduction strategies and assess financial performance metrics.

• Promote collaboration, accountability, productivity, employee well-being, and career advancement.

• Identify operational obstacles and utilize data-driven insights to enhance processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Relevant experience or qualifications in food and beverage operations, strategic planning, budgeting, and business growth.

• Understanding of corporate food court operations, multiple cuisine counters, and central kitchen management.

• Knowledge of controlling costs related to food, fuel, labor, utilities, inventory, and receivables.

• Capability to create menus that meet client preferences and industry benchmarks.

• Proficiency in managing cash handling systems and tracking inventory.

• Familiarity with hygiene standards and adherence to FSSAI regulations.

• Experience in procurement, vendor selection, supplier negotiation, and partnership management.

• Ability to plan and execute the setup of new office food and beverage spaces and operational launches.

• Skill in developing contingency plans and food safety emergency response protocols.

• Strong analytical and data-driven strategic decision-making abilities.

• Availability for 48 scheduled hours per week.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development through mentorship and structured training programs.

• Support and resources for employee well-being.

• Career advancement support and resources.

• An inclusive, values-driven workplace culture.

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.