Manager, Food And Beverage (Gurugram)

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services advisory and technology for our clients We are committed to hiring the best most talented people and empowering them to thrive grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong Whether you ve got deep experience in commercial real estate skilled trades or technology or you re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward Position Summary We are seeking an experienced culinary professional to lead our kitchen operations combining hands-on cooking expertise with operational management skills This dual role requires managing kitchen staff ensuring food quality and safety standards in service delivery Key Responsibilities Culinary Operations Plan prepare and oversee daily meal operations for employee food including Tuck Shop Coffee Counter Develop seasonal menus that balance nutrition cost and employee preferences Ensure consistent food quality presentation and portion control across all meals Maintain expertise in diverse cuisines and dietary requirements including vegetarian vegan and allergen-free options Execute special event catering and executive dining requirements Kitchen Management Supervise kitchen staff including sous chefs line cooks and food preparation assistants Create staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak service periods Train team members on food safety protocols cooking techniques and equipment operation Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and development Manage inventory levels procurement and vendor relationships for food and supplies Operations Compliance Maintain compliance and ensure all food safety regulations are met Implement and monitor kitchen sanitation procedures and equipment maintenance schedules Control food costs Cash Carry while maintaining quality standards and minimizing waste Coordinate with vendor partner teams for equipment repairs kitchen deep cleaning and space modifications Prepare operational reports including cost analysis service metrics and staff productivity Service Delivery Oversee meal service timing to meet employee dining schedules Address customer feedback and continuously improve service quality Coordinate catering for meetings events and special occasions Ensure dietary restrictions and special requests are accommodated appropriately Required Qualifications Culinary degree or equivalent professional cooking certification Minimum 5 years progressive kitchen management experience in commercial food service Strong knowledge of food safety regulations HACCP principles and health department requirements Proven ability to manage kitchen operations including staff inventory and cost control Experience with high-volume meal preparation and service Excellent leadership and team management capabilities Strong organizational skills with ability to multitask in fast-paced environments Preferred Qualifications Experience in corporate dining or institutional food service Knowledge of nutrition principles and dietary accommodation requirements Familiarity with food service technology and point-of-sale systems Bachelor s degree in culinary arts Hospitality Management or related field Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships Physical Requirements Manual dexterity for food preparation and equipment operation Flexibility to work varied schedules including early mornings and occasional evenings for special events Location On-site -Gurugram HR Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 If this job description resonates with you we encourage you to apply even if you don t meet all of the requirements We re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table At JLL we harness the power of artificial intelligence AI to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and 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