Cost Control Manager
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Unity Holding Company, established in 2018 in Saudi Arabia, focuses on delivering high-quality, value-for-money food options to a wide range of consumers. The company launched its first brand, Kermal, in Jeddah, offering a fast-casual experience with traditional Lebanese cuisine.
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Company Description
Unity Holding Company, established in 2018 in Saudi Arabia, focuses on delivering high-quality, value-for-money food options to a wide range of consumers.
The company launched its first brand, Kermal, in Jeddah, offering a fast-casual experience with traditional Lebanese cuisine.
It has since expanded into upscale Mediterranean dining through Kazdoura and introduced Lamb Kitchen, a cloud kitchen concept specializing in home-style Saudi dishes for delivery.
By growing its brands and opening multiple branches across Jeddah, Unity Holding has built a diverse portfolio spanning fast-casual, upscale dining, and delivery-only kitchens.
This growth has positioned the company as a dynamic player in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding food and beverage industry.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Cost Manager role based in Jeddah.
The Cost Manager will oversee cost control across multiple brands and outlets, including budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring food, labor, and operating expenses.
Responsibilities
include developing and maintaining cost models, analyzing variances, and providing management with actionable insights to improve profitability.
The role will coordinate with procurement, finance, and operations to track inventory, validate supplier pricing, and optimize menu and recipe costs.
The Cost Manager will also support monthly closing activities, prepare cost reports and dashboards, and recommend cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
Qualifications
- Strong cost management, budgeting, and forecasting skills, with experience in cost control across multi-outlet or multi-brand operations.
- Proficiency in financial analysis, variance analysis, and cost modeling using Excel or similar analytical tools.
- Experience with inventory management, supplier pricing review, and recipe/menu costing in the food and beverage or hospitality sector with minimum 10 years experience.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, POS data, and cost accounting practices relevant to restaurant or food service operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA) are an advantage.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to partner with finance, procurement, and operations teams.
- Ability to work on-site in Jeddah, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Prior experience in the Saudi food and beverage industry or hospitality sector is highly desirable.
- For interested Candidates Kindly send your Updated CV to:
- hr@unityholding.me
- and mention Cost Control Manager Vacancy.
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