Accountant for F&B

Job Title: F&B Accountant (Cost Controller)

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented F&B Accountant. You will be responsible for tracking daily revenue, managing vendor payments, and—most importantly—monitoring Food & Beverage costs to ensure maximum profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Control: Calculate daily/weekly food and beverage costs and investigate significant variances between theoretical and actual costs.
• Inventory Management: Oversee monthly physical stock counts and reconcile them with the Point of Sale (POS) and accounting systems.
• Accounts Payable: Process invoices, verify deliveries against Purchase Orders (POs), and manage relationships with food and liquor vendors.
• Menu Engineering: Work with the Executive Chef to analyze menu item profitability and suggest pricing adjustments.
• Reporting: Prepare monthly P&L statements specifically for the F&B department, highlighting waste, spoilage, and discounts.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management.
• Experience: 2–4 years of accounting experience specifically within a restaurant, hotel, or catering environment.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Excel and experience with F&B software (e.g., Micros, Oracle Simphony, QuickBooks, or Xero).
• Analytical Mindset: Ability to spot a 2% discrepancy in liquor costs and trace it back to the source.

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary in AED monthly?
• What is your expected salary in AED monthly?
• Can you join immediately? If no, what is your notic period? (In days)

Work Location: In person