F&B lead - India
Core
Oversee food and beverage operations across multiple manufacturing plant locations in India, ensuring consistent quality, hygiene, cost control, and employee satisfaction in cafeteria, canteen, and pantry services.
Role type
Senior F&B operations manager (industrial/manufacturing)
Builds
Cafeteria, canteen, and pantry services for manufacturing plants
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial catering
Required skills
Industrial/institutional catering operations, bulk food production, vendor and contract management, multi-site operations management, financial acumen and budgeting, MS Excel/MIS reporting, crisis management, problem-solving, attention to hygiene and safety standards
Preferred skills
Experience with FSSAI regulations, knowledge of local language (Kannada)
Technologies
MS Excel, MIS reporting tools
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end F&B operations across multiple manufacturing sites, Develop and implement F&B policies and SOPs, Manage vendor and catering contracts including RFP processes, Monitor budgets and drive cost optimization, Ensure compliance with food safety and statutory regulations, Oversee inventory management and supply chain coordination, Drive training programs for on-site catering staff, Prepare and present MIS reports and performance metrics to senior management
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
