Business Development Manger (Food and Beverage Business) - ICONSIAM
atSiam Piwat Co., Ltd.Job Descriptions:
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new F&B business opportunities aligned with Siam Piwat’s premium brand direction.
- Lead market research and trend analysis to inform new concept development and partner acquisition.
- Curate innovative and commercially viable F&B concepts, including pop-ups, flagship stores, and lifestyle-driven formats.
- Negotiate and structure strategic partnerships, joint ventures, or franchise deals with both local and international F&B brands.
- Work closely with operational teams to co-develop store-level SOPs, service standards, and operational workflows to ensure brand consistency and efficiency.
- Support onboarding and training processes for new F&B outlets, ensuring smooth pre-opening, opening, and stabilization phases.
- Collaborate with design, leasing, marketing, and construction teams to deliver end-to-end F&B project launches.
- Monitor daily operations of key F&B outlets, identify performance gaps, and implement improvement plans in partnership with operations managers.
- Establish performance KPIs (sales, customer satisfaction, efficiency) and review outlet performance regularly.
- Stay up-to-date on emerging consumer behaviors, technology, and operational innovations in the F&B sector.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field.
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in F&B business development and/or operations, preferably in premium lifestyle or hospitality groups.
- Strong knowledge of F&B operational processes (kitchen flow, service design, hygiene standards, manpower planning).
- Track record in launching and managing multi-unit or flagship F&B outlets from planning to operations.
- Analytical and financial planning skills: able to develop budgets, ROI analysis, and cost control measures.
- Familiar with POS, inventory, and operational tech platforms (e.g. kitchen display systems, mobile ordering).
- Excellent project management and multi-stakeholder coordination skills.
Fluent in both English and Thai; able to prepare strategic documents and operational guidelines in both languages.Core Competencies
Strategic & Operational Integration – Able to connect high-level business strategy with practical, on-ground operational execution.
F&B Operational Excellence – Understands and can shape kitchen, FOH/BOH workflows, service standards, and customer experience design.
Leadership & Team Collaboration – Comfortable leading cross-functional teams and working closely with operations, HR, and culinary teams.
Problem-Solving – Proactively identifies operational inefficiencies and co-creates sustainable solutions.
Brand & Concept Thinking – Strong sense of brand identity and customer experience, especially in the premium F&B space.
Adaptability – Flexible and agile in working within a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
Customer-Centric Mindset – Ensures all business and operational decisions ultimately enhance customer satisfaction and brand value.
Experience required
- any or no experience
Salary
- Negotiable
Job function
- Business Development
Job type
- Full-time
Company overview
Throughout more than 5 decades in business, Siam Piwat has displayed strong financial potential and adhered to the principles of good governance for the ultimate success of all parties. Under the current management of our highly professional and experienced Board of Directors and Executives, Siam ...
Why join us: Siam Piwat is also determined to “be the first” in the business to develop national-scale projects with creativity, innovation, and top quality management. We want to give back to the community by providing opportunities for a better quality of life in the Thai society.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Five-day work week
- Life Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Performance bonus
- Company uniform
- Job training
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Maternity leave
- Provident fund
- Social Security