Food & Beverage Manager - Opening Team

About the role

Avani Singapore is looking for an energetic, commercially minded and guest-focused Food & Beverage Manager to join its opening team. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will help shape the hotel's dining experiences, build a high-performing service culture and bring several food and beverage concepts to life from day one. The role covers the restaurants, bars, in-room dining and events business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the F&B pre-opening workstream, including outlet setup, team mobilization, SOP implementation, service standards, training and operational readiness
• Oversee daily operations of restaurants, bars, in-room dining and banquet services
• Work with the Director of Culinary on menu concepts and a service style that reflects the Avani experience
• Recruit, develop and lead F&B teams while driving quality standards and commercial performance
• Manage labor, expenses, productivity and operational controls to hit financial targets
• Deliver revenue-driving promotions, events and partnerships
• Monitor market trends, guest preferences and competitors, and ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and brand standards

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of F&B leadership experience in international hospitality brands
• Strong operational knowledge of restaurant, bar, banquet and in-room dining
• Experience leading and developing F&B teams, and managing budgets, profitability and cost controls
• Previous pre-opening hotel experience strongly preferred; Singapore F&B leadership experience highly advantageous
• Fluent in English

Required skills

• Commercial acumen and budget management
• Leadership, communication and stakeholder management
• Understanding of Singapore's dining scene and food and beverage trends

What we offer

• Part of a landmark hotel opening in Singapore
• A globally recognised hospitality group
• A collaborative, people-focused culture
• Regional and international career development opportunities