F&B Cost Controller

Description

Summary: This role involves comprehensive cost control, inventory and stock management, menu engineering, and compliance auditing in a hospitality environment. Highlights: 1. Manage inventory and stock to prevent overstocking and identify expiring items. 2. Prepare detailed cost control reports, tracking variances and hidden costs. 3. Conduct daily POS system audits and unannounced spot checks for compliance. **Core Responsibilities** **1\. Inventory \& Stock Management** · Supervise and assist in regular physical stock\-taking across all storerooms, kitchens, and bars. · Track inventory turnover, monitor stock levels to prevent overstocking, and identify slow\-moving or expiring items. · Verify that delivered goods match weight, trim, and count specifications. · · **2\. Cost Analysis \& Reporting** · Reconcile food and beverage costs between requisitioned items and physical inventory. · Prepare detailed weekly and monthly cost\-control reports to highlight gross margins and variances. · Track and evaluate hidden costs, such as staff meals, promotional comps, and spoilage. **3\. Menu Engineering \& Pricing** · Calculate precise recipe costs and establish potential costs of sales to guide profitable menu pricing. · Update menu costs periodically and assist the executive chef and F\&B Manager with menu engineering.] **4\. Auditing \& Compliance** · Audit the Point of Sale (POS) system daily to validate voids, discounts, and complimentary items. · Conduct routine and unannounced spot checks in receiving areas and outlets to ensure strict adherence to standard operating procedures. · · **Key Requirements \& Skills** · **Education:** Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Finance, or Accounting. · **Experience:** Typically 2\+ years of prior cost controlling experience in a hotel, resort, or high\-volume F\&B environment. · **Technical Skills:** Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and strong working knowledge of specialized Materials Management software (e.g., Check SCM, MC/Materials Control) and POS systems (e.g., Micros, Simphony). · **Attributes:** Exceptional numerical accuracy, strict attention to detail, and a proactive approach to cost\-saving strategies. Pay: QAR6,000\.00 \- QAR7,000\.00 per month Work Location: In person