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F&B

Meaning in tourism & hospitality, with examples

/ˌef ən ˈbiː/abbreviationCommon term

In tourism & hospitality, F&B means: Short for food and beverage: everything a hotel serves to eat and drink, and the department that runs its restaurants, bars, room service and events.

In Turkish: yiyecek-içecek, F&B

How it is used

Used in job titles and reports: F&B manager, F&B director, F&B revenue, F&B outlets (restaurants and bars). Read aloud as "F and B". The department works closely with the kitchen, which is led by the executive chef.

Example sentences

  1. The F&B manager wants to add a vegan option to every buffet.

  2. F&B revenue was up 12% this month thanks to the new beach bar.

Common collocations

  • F&B manager
  • F&B department
  • F&B outlets
  • F&B revenue
  • F&B service
  • room serviceA hotel service that brings food and drinks ordered by phone or app to a guest's room.
  • banquetA formal meal for a large number of people, such as a wedding dinner or gala; in hotels, also the department that organises such events.
  • à la carteDescribes food ordered as separate dishes from a menu, each with its own price, rather than as a set meal or a buffet.
  • waiterA person who takes orders and serves food and drinks to guests at their tables in a restaurant or bar.
  • buffetA meal where dishes are laid out on long tables and guests serve themselves, choosing what and how much they want.

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