F&B Cost Controller

Job Title: F&B Cost Controller

Job Summary

The F&B Cost Controller is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling food and beverage costs to ensure profitability, accurate costing, and effective inventory management. The role works closely with Finance, Procurement, and F&B Operations to maintain cost efficiency and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and control food & beverage costs in line with approved budgets and targets
• Calculate and analyze food cost, beverage cost, and gross profit margins
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly F&B cost reports and variance analysis
• Review purchase orders, supplier invoices, and pricing for accuracy
• Conduct regular inventory counts (daily spot checks, weekly/monthly stock takes)
• Monitor wastage, spoilage, breakages, and pilferage; investigate variances
• Ensure proper recipe costing, portion control, and menu costing
• Coordinate with Chefs, F&B Managers, Stores, and Purchasing departments
• Monitor FIFO, stock rotation, expiry dates, and storage standards
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, SOPs, and audit requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and menu engineering activities
• Maintain accurate records for internal and external audits

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Hospitality Management, or related field
• Minimum 4-6 years of experience as an F&B Cost Controller or similar role
• Strong knowledge of food & beverage costing and inventory control
• Experience with POS systems, inventory, and ERP software
• Advanced MS Excel skills (cost analysis, reports, variance tracking)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced F&B environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to QAR1.00 per month