A Food & Beverage Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the operations of a restaurant, hotel or other foodservice establishment. 

Their role involves managing and coordinating all aspects of the food and beverage services including menu planning, ordering supplies, managing staff and ensuring excellent customer service. Overall, the role of a Food & Beverage Manager is challenging as well as rewarding with opportunities for career growth and advancement within the hospitality industry.

For Bachelor’s

• Aspirants need to pass 10+2 with at least 50% marks from any recognised board. 
• Students can pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management or other related fields.
• Scholars can also opt for diploma courses in Culinary Arts, Catering or Hospitality. 

For Work Experience

• 2-3 years of experience as a banquet manager is required.
• Experience in Catering Management Software like Better Cater or Caterease are also eligible for Banquet Manager.

The field of hotel management aims to provide in-depth knowledge and enhance the skills of the students. To do such a task, the food & beverage management field presents innumerable job roles:  

• Menu Planning 
• Ordering supplies 
• Staff management
• Customer service 
• Budget management 
• Compliance
• Marketing

Employment Sector

• Hotels
• Casino 
• Safari Lodge
• Beach Resort
• Cruise ship

There are many recruiters from leading companies who enlist potential students in the food and beverage management field. Following are some Recruiters from where students can find an employment opportunity in India:

• KFC
• Amul
• PepsiCo
• Pizza Hut
• Coca-Cola
• McDonald
• Kelloggs
• Haldiram’s
• Nestle
• Hindustan Unilever

The salary range may vary from company to company, but the salary of a food and beverage manager is very impressive in India.

• Organisation skills
• Communication skills
• Leadership skills

The career scope of a Food & Beverage (F&B) Manager in India is promising as the hospitality and tourism industry is growing rapidly. Moreover, with the increasing demand for dining and entertainment experiences, there is a need for skilled F&B Managers who can deliver exceptional service, manage resources effectively as well as increase revenue. F&B Managers can work in a variety of establishments including hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafes and bars. They can also choose to specialize in a particular area such as catering, banquets or event management. 

They can also gain international exposure by working in hotels or restaurants in other countries further expanding the horizon of their career. Overall, the career scope of an F&B Manager in India is promising with ample opportunities for growth, advancement and professional development.

• Get to know the tastes of customers
• Free to interact with customers
• Not a monotonous job
• Constant learning about new dishes
• Great salary 

• Challenging
• Need to work long hours even on weekends
• Risk to suffer loss