F&B Cost Controller – Fine Dining, Coffee, and Pastry Operations

We are seeking a dynamic, experienced F&B Cost Controller to join our growing hospitality group, overseeing cost management across fine dining restaurants, specialty coffee shops, and pastry production units. If you have a proven track record in cost optimization, financial planning, and operational efficiency in the F&B industry, this role is your opportunity to make a tangible impact on profitability and strategic growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop detailed budgets and cost forecasts for all business units, including labor, raw materials, and overhead. Support annual and quarterly planning with actionable cost insights.
• Cost Tracking & Analysis: Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly expenditures vs. budgets. Perform variance analysis, investigate discrepancies, and propose corrective measures.
• Menu & Recipe Costing: Collaborate with culinary teams to prepare accurate recipe costing sheets, evaluate menu profitability, and support new product launches and seasonal promotions.
• Reporting & Insights: Deliver clear, data-driven cost reports and dashboards to senior management, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for savings.
• Collaboration & Compliance: Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Accounting to ensure accurate expenditure validation, adherence to policies, and compliance with local regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.
• 3–5 years of cost control experience in F&B, hospitality, or catering.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, cost management, and financial reporting.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel, ERP, and F&B cost management software (Oracle, SAP, FMC, or similar).
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred:

• CMA, Cost Management Certification, or PMP/PMI certification.
• Knowledge of POS and inventory systems used in restaurants and cafés.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and integrity-driven with a flair for identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary BD 550 – 750
• Opportunity to work across multiple premium F&B outlets
• Play a pivotal role in shaping operational efficiency and profitability
• Collaborative, supportive, and growth-focused environment

If you are passionate about turning numbers into actionable insights and maximizing operational efficiency in F&B, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now and become an integral part of our team driving excellence across our hospitality operations.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Contract, Internship, New grad

Application Question(s):

• what is your email address ?
• What is your nationality ?
• Describe a situation where you identified a cost variance or operational inefficiency. What steps did you take to resolve it, and what was the outcome?
• Can you describe your experience managing cost control in F&B operations, including restaurants, coffee shops, or pastry production? Please share examples of specific cost-saving initiatives you implemented.
• Which tools or software have you used for budgeting, forecasting, and cost tracking in the F&B industry, and how have you used data to influence operational decisions?