Cost Controller F&B

Description

Summary: Oversee inventory, conduct cost analysis, perform menu engineering, and ensure compliance for efficient financial operations within a hospitality environment. Highlights: 1. Manage inventory and stock to prevent overstocking and identify expiring items. 2. Prepare detailed cost-control reports to highlight margins and variances. 3. Calculate precise recipe costs to guide profitable menu pricing. **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: QAR5,000\.00 \- QAR6,000\.00 per hour Work Location: In person