Food & Beverage Manager

Hyatt Regency Lagos Ikeja—an upcoming international upscale hotel located in GRA Ikeja near Murtala Muhammed International Airport—is recruiting a Food & Beverage Manager (Req ID: LAG000073). This senior hospitality leadership position manages all F&B operational outlets, including fine dining restaurants, bars, in-room dining, banquet facilities, catering events, and stewarding teams.

Key Responsibilities

• F&B Operations & Quality Assurance: Lead daily operations across all dining outlets, banquets, and room service, enforcing Hyatt global brand standards, service speed, and HACCP food safety/hygiene protocols.

• Financial Oversight & Cost Control: Prepare annual F&B budgets, drive revenue growth, manage food/beverage COGS, optimize staffing payroll, and conduct inventory audits to eliminate waste.

• Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, mentor, schedule, and train F&B associates, establishing high service standards and fostering Hyatt's global culture of care.

• Sales & Culinary Promotion: Collaborate with sales and marketing to design promotional dining events, seasonal menus, and banquet packages to maximize revenue and guest satisfaction.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Work Experience: 3–5 years leading multi-outlet F&B divisions within global luxury or upscale hotel chains.

• Core Competencies: P&L management, food safety/HACCP compliance, staff development, crisis management, banquet execution, and guest sentiment tracking.