Head of Food & Beverage (F&B)

Location: Lekki-Ajah Lagos
Industry: Hospitality / Beach Resort
Employment Type: Full-Time (Onsite)
Experience Level: Minimum 5 Years in Food & Beverage Management
Monthly Salary:
Work Schedule: 6 Days a Week (1 Day Off)
Accommodation: Provided

Job Overview

A leading beach resort in Lekki is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Food & Beverage (F&B) to oversee and coordinate all F&B operations. The successful candidate will have a strong background in hospitality management with proven experience in operational leadership marketing business development and delivering exceptional guest experiences in a resort or hotel setting.

This role is critical in ensuring consistent food quality operational efficiency cost control and overall guest satisfaction across all F&B outlets including restaurants bars lounges and event catering services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Operational Management

• Develop and implement F&B strategies aligned with the resorts business objectives.
  

• Oversee daily operations of all F&B outlets including restaurants bars lounges and events.
  

• Coordinate seamlessly between kitchen service and bar teams to maintain smooth workflow and high service standards.
  

2. Menu Development & Quality Control

• Collaborate with chefs and culinary teams to design innovative menus reflecting guest preferences and seasonal trends.
  

• Ensure food taste presentation portioning and overall quality meet the resorts standards.
  

• Conduct regular menu reviews and recommend improvements based on customer feedback cost analysis and profitability.
  

3. Staff Supervision & Training

• Recruit train and manage F&B staff including waiters bartenders chefs and kitchen assistants.
  

• Monitor staff performance and conduct periodic evaluations.
  

• Foster a professional collaborative and service-oriented work culture.
  

4. Marketing & Business Development

• Collaborate with the sales and marketing team to promote F&B services events theme nights and seasonal offers.
  

• Develop initiatives to drive guest traffic repeat business and revenue growth.
  

• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors corporate clients and partners.
  

5. Budgeting & Financial Management

• Prepare and manage budgets for food beverages and operational expenses.
  

• Monitor revenue track daily sales and produce performance reports.
  

• Implement inventory control procedures and minimize waste.
  

6. Compliance & Hygiene Standards

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian food safety health and hygiene regulations.
  

• Conduct regular inspections of kitchens dining and storage areas; implement corrective actions when needed.
  

• Promote a culture of cleanliness and safety among all F&B staff.
  

7. Customer Service & Guest Experience

• Maintain high levels of guest satisfaction by ensuring outstanding service delivery.
  

• Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally providing timely solutions.
  

• Continuously seek ways to enhance the guest dining experience.
  

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum HND or in Hospitality Management Culinary Arts Business Administration or a related field.
  

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior F&B leadership role preferably in a beach resort or hotel environment.
  

• Strong business acumen with proven ability to drive revenue and operational efficiency.
  

• Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills.
  

• Knowledge of current F&B trends menu development and pricing strategies.
  

• Familiarity with inventory management systems POS technology and reporting tools.
  

• Strong understanding of Nigerian food safety health and hygiene regulations.
  

• Ability to manage multiple teams and outlets while maintaining high service standards.
  

Benefits

• Monthly Salary:
  

• Free on-site accommodation
  

• Professional working environment in a leading beach resort
  

• Career growth and development opportunities within the hospitality sector