Cost Controller- F&B

Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE-based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella – SALT, Parker's, Somewhere, Public, Soil, Shalwa and Kumo.

We are currently seeking to hire a Cost Controller to work collaboratively with various department managers to analyze costs, assess vendor relationships, and maximize profitability, with a deep commitment to the bottom line without compromising quality. You will be accountable for a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure up-to-date costing all food & beverage items and keep up-to-date records of all Food & Beverage monthly expenses to ensure strict budgeting control.
• Daily receive from stores, the goods received note and analyze as specified in food & beverage procedures.
  
• Prepare daily food & beverage costs
• Make periodical checks on the value of the restaurant food as compared to posted food totals by the cashiers
• Maintain an up-to-date list of all cost/ prices, ensure that all the cost/price measures and advice on variations
• Assess all incoming products, resources, and services to ensure the best price
• Remain acutely aware of market trends that could impact resource costs and keep up to date on new vendors and possible cost cutting partnerships.
• Analyze invoices to ensure correct products/services were received at the expected cost
• Collaborate with department heads to strategize ways to minimize waste
• Maintain an up-to-date list of all cost/ prices, ensure that all the cost/price measures and advice on variations