F&B Controller

Job Purpose

To monitor, analyze, and control all food and beverage costs across outlets, ensuring profitability, compliance with budget, and accurate inventory management. The F&B Controller works closely with purchasing, stores, kitchen, and service teams to minimize wastage and maximize cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor and control all F&B costs, ensuring alignment with budget and revenue forecasts.
• Analyze daily food and beverage costs and highlight discrepancies or variances.
• Prepare detailed cost reports and suggest areas for cost reduction or process improvement.
• Conduct yield and recipe costing for menu items, ensuring accurate pricing and profitability.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Coordinate and oversee monthly and spot stock counts for all F&B stores and outlets.
• Reconcile physical inventories with system records and investigate variances.
• Monitor par stock levels and support reordering processes.
• Ensure proper storage and inventory rotation (FIFO/LIFO).

Purchasing & Receiving Oversight

• Validate purchases and invoices to ensure correct pricing, quantity, and supplier terms.
• Cross-check supplier invoices with delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Ensure items are received and stored following hygiene and procurement standards.

Systems & Documentation

• Maintain accurate records in inventory and cost control systems (e.g., FMC, Material Control, MC, SAP, etc.).
• Set up and maintain updated recipe cards and standard portions with chefs.
• Support POS item programming and ensure pricing consistency.

Compliance & Coordination

• Ensure all activities comply with internal controls, company policy, and food safety standards.
• Liaise with department heads (Chef, Outlet Managers, Purchasing) on menu planning and cost strategy.
• Participate in audits and financial reviews.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of F&B cost control principles and hospitality operations.
• Excellent Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Familiarity with POS and inventory systems (e.g., Micros, Oracle, FMC, SAP).
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with non-finance departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹17,000.00 - ₹28,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person