F&B Cost Controller

Description

**Job Title:** F\&B Cost Controller **Job Summary** The F\&B Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling food and beverage costs to ensure profitability, accurate costing, and effective inventory management. The role works closely with Finance, Procurement, and F\&B Operations to maintain cost efficiency and internal controls. **Key Responsibilities** * Monitor and control food \& beverage costs in line with approved budgets and targets * Calculate and analyze food cost, beverage cost, and gross profit margins * Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly F\&B cost reports and variance analysis * Review purchase orders, supplier invoices, and pricing for accuracy * Conduct regular inventory counts (daily spot checks, weekly/monthly stock takes) * Monitor wastage, spoilage, breakages, and pilferage; investigate variances * Ensure proper recipe costing, portion control, and menu costing * Coordinate with Chefs, F\&B Managers, Stores, and Purchasing departments * Monitor FIFO, stock rotation, expiry dates, and storage standards * Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOPs, and audit requirements * Support budgeting, forecasting, and menu engineering activities * Maintain accurate records for internal and external audits **Qualifications \& Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field * Minimum **4\-6 years of experience** as an F\&B Cost Controller or similar role * Strong knowledge of food \& beverage costing and inventory control * Experience with POS systems, inventory, and ERP software * Advanced MS Excel skills (cost analysis, reports, variance tracking) * High attention to detail and strong analytical skills * Ability to work under pressure in a fast\-paced F\&B environment Job Type: Full\-time Pay: Up to QAR1\.00 per month