Cost Controller

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✦ Job Description in English – Cost Controller (Food & Catering Company)

Job Title: Cost Controller

Department: Finance / Operations

Reports to: Finance Manager / Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and monitor budgets related to catering and food service operations.
• Control costs of food, beverages, and operational supplies.
• Track meal/event costing and ensure alignment with pricing standards.
• Review purchase orders and invoices for compliance with contracts and budgets.
• Analyze variances between actual and planned costs and recommend improvements.
• Contribute to minimizing waste and reducing unnecessary expenses.
• Generate accurate periodic reports on procurement, materials, and labor costs.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Stores, and Production teams to ensure accuracy of data.
• Support in pricing and cost estimation for new contracts and events.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in cost control within the food or catering industry.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Good knowledge of inventory control and procurement practices.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to cost optimization.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED3,500.00 per month