Cost Controller
About This Role
The Role
We are looking for a commercially driven and detail-focused F&B Cost Controller to take ownership of cost efficiency and financial discipline across our standalone restaurant operation.
This is not just a back-office role — you will be at the core of the business, partnering with Culinary, Operations, and Procurement to ensure that every plate served delivers both quality and profitability.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
Own the Numbers
- Drive and monitor food & beverage cost performance against budget
- Analyze daily, weekly, and monthly Cost of Sales and variance reports
- Identify gaps, wastage, and inefficiencies — and act on them
Control the Operation
- Oversee inventory management, stock counts, and reconciliation
- Ensure alignment between POS, inventory systems, and finance records
- Maintain accurate recipe costing, portion control, and menu pricing
Partner with the Business
- Work closely with Chefs on menu engineering and profitability analysis
- Collaborate with Procurement to secure quality products at optimal cost
- Monitor supplier pricing and support negotiations for consistency
Drive Discipline & Compliance
- Ensure adherence to company policies, audit standards, and UAE regulations
- Deliver accurate and timely month-end reporting
- Build cost awareness culture within the team
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality
- 3–5 years’ experience in a standalone restaurant or premium dining concept
- Strong understanding of F&B operations, especially menu-driven concepts
- High attention to detail with strong analytical mindset
- Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented approach
- Strong communication skills — able to influence both kitchen and operations
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED4,500.00 - AED6,500.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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