Jr Cost Controller

Junior Cost Controller in the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector :

to act as a vital bridge between operations (kitchen/service) and finance. Main responsibility are:

1. Inventory & Stock Management

• Physical Inventory Takes: Conduct daily, weekly, or monthly physical inventory checks of all food and beverage stock in storerooms, kitchens, and bars.
• Stock Discrepancy Reporting: Compare physical stock counts with theoretical stock (system data) to identify variances and investigate shortages.
• Storage Control: Oversee receiving processes to ensure deliveries match invoices in quality, quantity, and price.

2. Cost Analysis & Reporting

• Recipe Costing & Maintenance: Maintain and update recipe costing sheets for all menu items, ensuring prices align with current supplier costs and target food cost percentages.
• Daily/Monthly Reports: Prepare daily and monthly F&B cost reports, highlighting overspending, high-cost items, and wastage.
• Variance Analysis: Investigate differences between actual and budgeted costs (actual vs. potential costs)

3. Operational Support & Cost Control

• Menu Engineering Support: Provide data to support menu engineering by analyzing food cost percentages and contribution margins to optimize profitability.
• Wastage Monitoring: Monitor food wastage, employee meals, and complimentary items to ensure they are logged correctly and minimized.
• POS System Auditing: Audit Point-of-Sale (POS) systems for accurate pricing, voids, and discounts.
• Supplier Coordination: Review invoice pricing to ensure compliance with negotiated supplier contracts.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Hospitality Management.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in cost control, preferably in a hotel or restaurant environment.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in MS Excel and experience with POS or ERP software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Micros).
• Soft Skills: High attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR3,500.00 - QAR4,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Cost Controller experience in a Food & Beverage industry?

Experience:

• Cost Controller: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person