Manager - Food & Beverage

Manager - Food & Beverage

Location: Delhi

About Us

StayVista is India’s largest villa hospitality brand and has redefined group getaways. Our handpicked luxury villas are present in every famous holiday destination across the country. We curate unique experiences paired with top-notch hospitality, creating unforgettable stays. Here, you will be a part of our passionate team, dedicated to crafting exceptional getaways and curating one-of-a-kind homes. We are a close-knit tribe, united by a shared love for travel and on a mission to become the most loved hospitality brand in India.

Why Work With Us?

At StayVista, you're part of a community where your ideas and growth matter. We’re a fast-growing team that values continuous improvement. With our skill upgrade programs, you’ll keep learning and evolving, just like we do. And hey, when you’re ready for a break, our villa discounts make it easy to enjoy the luxury you help create.

Your Role

As a Manager at StayVista, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end operations of large inventory properties with a strong focus on F&B revenue, cost control, and operational efficiency. You will lead on-ground teams, streamline procurement, ensure audit compliance, and drive profitability across properties.

About You

• Oversee day-to-day operations of large inventory properties, ensuring smooth service delivery and operational readiness across kitchen, service, and guest areas
• Manage and optimize workflows for high occupancy, large group bookings, and peak demand periods
• Hire, train, and manage ground staff across kitchen, service, and utility functions while ensuring adequate staffing at all times
• Drive team performance through training, performance management, and on-ground leadership
• Plan and execute large group events with seamless coordination across teams, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation, and service
• Handle guest escalations effectively to maintain superior guest satisfaction
• Maintain accurate inventory and stock control systems, minimizing wastage and pilferage while ensuring timely replenishment
• Drive F&B revenue through menu planning, pricing strategies, and upselling while optimizing food costs and improving margins
• Monitor per guest spend and identify opportunities to enhance revenue generation
• Prepare and review monthly P&L statements, track revenue vs cost performance, and implement corrective actions to meet profitability targets
• Audit and approve procurement requests in line with SOPs and budgets while managing vendor relationships and negotiating cost efficiencies
• Conduct regular kitchen and inventory audits to ensure hygiene, safety, and quality standards are consistently maintained
• Implement and enforce SOP compliance across all properties
• Bring strong expertise in F&B operations, inventory management, procurement, and cost control with experience in managing large teams and multi-property operations
• Demonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with hands-on experience in P&L management and hospitality operations
• This position includes tasks supporting Owner and Guest Management, as determined by organizational needs.

Bonus Points - These are non-essential, but a bonus if you have them!

• Proven ability to turn around underperforming operations by optimizing costs, improving service quality, and driving measurable profitability growth

Key Metrics: What you will drive and achieve

• F&B Revenue Growth
• Food Cost % Optimization
• Inventory Variance Reduction
• Event Execution Success Rate
• Property-Level Profitability (P&L)
• Audit Compliance Scores

Our Core Values: Are you a CURATER?

• Curious: Here, your curiosity fuels innovation.
• User-Centric: You’ll anticipate the needs of all our stakeholders and exceed expectations.
• Resourceful: You’ll creatively optimise our resources with solutions that elevate experiences in unexpected ways.
• Aspire: Keep learning, keep growing—because we’re all about continuous improvement.
• Trust: Trust is our foundation. You’ll work in a transparent, reliable, and fair environment.
• Enjoy: We believe in having fun while building something extraordinary.

StayVista Spirit: Our Behavioral Competencies – How We Work Together

• Business Acumen: You grasp the basics of our company, customers, and services, always thinking ahead in your work. You’re mindful of costs and benefits, making smart decisions while learning from risks and mistakes.
• Change Management: You’re open to change, adjusting quickly to new information or challenges. Always eager to learn, you find creative ways to improve your work and seek feedback for growth.
• Leadership: You set clear goals, guide your team with energy, and take full responsibility for the work, ensuring others respect your leadership through action.
• Customer Centricity: You understand both internal and external customer needs and take ownership in addressing any service issues. You maintain clear communication and handle customer interactions with patience and respect.
• Teamwork: You collaborate well with others, respecting diverse opinions and always contributing positively to the team. You keep lines of communication open and share your thoughts without judgment.
• Result Orientation: You take responsibility for completing tasks and proactively tackle challenges to exceed expectations. You’re quick to spot issues and address them efficiently, making decisive decisions with resourcefulness.
• Planning and Organizing: You handle multiple priorities well, staying organized and focused. You ensure your work is thorough, accurate, and aligned with set processes to meet goals effectively.
• Communication: You communicate your ideas clearly, encourage dialogue, and ensure timely responses to your team, clients, and manager. You assert your views confidently and use multiple channels to share information effectively.

StayVista is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decisions based on race, colour, religion, caste, creed, nationality, age, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws.