Cost Controller
About This Role
Job Summary:
The Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling all food and beverage costs within the catering department. This role ensures efficient cost management, accurate inventory control, and supports profitability while maintaining quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitor and control food and beverage costs in the catering department
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports and variance analysis
- Conduct inventory checks (store, kitchen, and outlets) and reconcile stock discrepancies
- Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO) and minimize wastage
- Verify and process purchase orders, invoices, and deliveries
- Work closely with chefs and operations team to maintain recipe costing and portion control
- Analyze price fluctuations and recommend cost-saving measures
- Maintain updated standard recipes and menu costing
- Audit internal processes to ensure compliance with company policies
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting for catering operations
- Monitor and control wastage, spoilage, and pilferage
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Hospitality Management, or related field
- Minimum 6–8 years of experience in cost control, preferably in catering, F&B, or hospitality
- Strong knowledge of inventory systems and cost control procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar)
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Good communication and coordination abilities
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
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