ASSISTANT F&B COST CONTROLLER

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify daily Food & Beverage invoices, ensure accurate data entry, and submit invoices for approval through the NAV system.
• Conduct daily inventory checks by comparing stock levels against sales reports to identify and investigate variances.
• Perform weekly physical spot checks at restaurants and outlets and reconcile findings with sales data.
• Participate in monthly stock counts for:
• Main Store (Food, Beverage, and General Items)
• Kitchens and all F&B outlets
• Monitor and report non-moving, slow-moving, and near-expiry stock items, with particular focus on items expiring within the next three months.
• Verify that all invoices are supported by approved Local Purchase Orders (LPOs), ensuring pricing, quantities, and specifications match purchase orders.
• Cross-check invoices against Goods Receiving Notes (GRNs) and ensure all documents are properly stamped and signed by authorized personnel.
• Conduct regular spot checks in the receiving area to confirm:
• Accuracy and calibration of weighing scales
• Quality and specification compliance of received goods
• Ensure that no materials are issued from stores without an approved requisition or proper authorization from the respective Department Head.
• Monitor supplier deliveries to ensure adherence to delivery schedules and prevent overstocking, particularly during month-end.
• Monitor and enforce portion control standards in coordination with Chefs, ensuring compliance with approved menu recipes and cost calculations.
• Perform periodic butcher yield tests on major items such as meat, poultry, and seafood to ensure standard yields are maintained.
• Regularly review and update recipe costing to reflect accurate cost prices and ingredient changes.
• Assist with daily and ad-hoc stock counts at restaurants and outlets as required.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of Food & Beverage cost control principles
• Sound knowledge of inventory management and stock reconciliation
• Familiarity with ERP systems (NAV preferred)
• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to coordinate effectively with Chefs, Procurement, Receiving, Operations, and Finance teams
• Strong compliance mindset and documentation discipline

What We Are Looking For

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in Food & Beverage Cost Control, preferably within hospitality, catering, or multi-outlet restaurant operations
• Strong working knowledge of inventory control, invoice verification, stock takes, and cost analysis in an F&B environment
• Arabic language skills preferred to support coordination with suppliers and operational teams (not mandatory)
• Immediate availability or a short notice period is highly preferred
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with Chefs, Operations, Procurement, and Finance teams
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail in cost control and documentation

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s)

• What is your nationality?
• When can you join?
• Do you Accept AED 5000/- starting Salary?

Experience

• Cost Controller In Catering : 2 years (Required)

Language

• Arabic and English (Required)