Food and Beverage Manager
Runs the food and drink operation of a hotel or restaurant — organising, directing and evaluating it.
Overview
Food and Beverage Manager is responsible for providing food and drinks to the guests at a hotel or restaurant. He or she also, sometimes, organizes, directs, controls and evaluates the operations of a hospitality business.
Where they work
- Upscale hotels and resorts
- Restaurants
- Cruises
- Casinos
- Bars and pubs
- Airlines among others
Work environment
You must be physically fit as you will need to exert yourself. You will handle a team of cooks and servers. Local travel is not a part of this job profile. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week 10 to 12 hours every day. You are likely to work longer hours during peak seasons.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to lead
- You pay attention to details
- You can comfortably talk to everyone
- You are quick to take on new responsibilities
- Knowledge on food and beverage
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10 + 2 in any stream.
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (BBA) in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism and follow it up with a Master's in the same field.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Bachelor's in Hotel Management and Catering Technology/Catering Science and Hotel Management/Hospitality and Hotel Administration or any related field.
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a Bachelor's in Hotel Management and Catering Technology/Catering Science and Hotel Management/Hospitality and Hotel Administration or any related field, followed by a Master's in the same or related field.
Alternative route 4
- 1Pursue Diploma in Hotel Management.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This course is offered by the Hotel Management Institutes. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Institute of Hotel Management, Goa
- Institute of Hotel Management, New Delhi
- Institute of Hotel Management, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Institute of Hotel Management, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Institute of Hotel Management, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Institute of Hotel Management, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Welcome Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Karnataka
- Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka
- Guru Nanak Institute of Hotel Management, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University, Pune, Maharashtra
- Oberoi Center of Learning and Development, New Delhi
Distance learning
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Trainee → Banquet Waiter → Banquet Captain → Assistant Banquet Manager → Banquet Manager → Assistant Food and Beverage Manager → Food and Beverage Manager
- 2Bartender → Bar Manager → Assistant Food and Beverage Manager → Food and Beverage Manager/Director
Expected income
₹13,000 – ₹1,67,000 per month or more
These figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Bartender/Mixologist
Prepares and serves drinks and food, and mixes and garnishes cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
Assistant Catering Manager
Manages a facility's supplies, finances and inventory so canteens and food outlets run without interruption.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to leading.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Shahnaaz Anjum — Works as Food and Beverage Manager at The Leela Bhartiya City, Bengaluru. She has been in the industry for 13 years. Beginning her career with The Westin Hyderabad, she went on to work for Sheraton Grand Bangalore, JW Marriott Bengaluru, Westin and Le Meridian Bahrain, Courtyard by Marriott Kochi, and The Leela Palace Chennai.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 721 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Food_and_Beverage_Manager/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.