Assistant Cost Controller

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring food and beverage costs.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly inventory/counts.
• Verify purchase orders, delivery notes, and supplier invoices.
• Monitor stock movement and identify variances or discrepancies.
• Prepare cost control reports and submit to management.
• Ensure proper receiving, storing, and issuing procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with kitchen, store, and purchasing departments.
• Check wastage, spoilage, and expiry reports.
• Monitor portion control and recipe compliance.
• Assist in menu costing and pricing analysis.
• Ensure all inventory records are accurate and updated.
• Support month-end inventory and audit activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of company financial information.
• Follow company policies, hygiene, and safety standards.

Job Requirementseducation

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 1–2 years experience in cost control, accounting, or inventory within restaurant or hospitality industry preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of food and beverage costing procedures.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and inventory systems.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of inventory and stock management.
• Honest, organized, and trustworthy.
• Fluent in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in restaurant operations or hospitality industry.
• Familiarity with POS and inventory software systems.
• Understanding of purchasing and receiving procedures.

Working Conditions

• May require working during inventory schedules, weekends, or holidays when necessary.
• Combination of office and operational/store area work.

Kpi Examples

• Inventory variance percentage
• Food cost percentage
• Accuracy of inventory reports
• Wastage reduction
• Timeliness of report submission
• Stock discrepancy resolution rate
• Pay: AED2,800.00 - AED3,500.00 per month