F&B Cost Controller

Job Title: F&B ControllerDepartment: Finance / Cost Control
Reports To: Financial Controller / Director of Finance
Location: Hotel / Resort / Restaurant Group

Job Summary

The F&B Controller is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and analyzing all Food & Beverage costs within the organization. This role ensures accurate costing, minimizes wastage, supports menu engineering, and maintains compliance with company standards and financial objectives.

Key Responsibilities1. Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor daily F&B costs and ensure they align with budget and cost targets.
• Analyze variances in cost of sales, food cost %, beverage cost %, and profitability.
• Conduct regular cost audits across all F&B outlets.
• Review recipes, yields, and portion control to ensure accurate product costing.

2. Inventory Management

• Supervise monthly and weekly stocktakes for F&B stores and outlets.
• Verify inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain proper documentation for stock movements, transfers, wastage, and spoilage.
• Ensure inventory valuation is accurate and updated.

3. Purchasing & Receiving Oversight

• Coordinate with purchasing and receiving teams to ensure correct pricing, quantity, and quality.
• Verify supplier invoices, delivery notes, and purchase orders.
• Support procurement in negotiating best prices without compromising quality.

4. Systems & Reporting

• Maintain cost control systems (e.g., Material Control System, POS reports).
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly F&B cost reports.
• Generate menu item profitability analysis and recommend pricing adjustments.
• Ensure data integrity between POS, inventory system, and financial system.

5. Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure adherence to company policies for purchasing, receiving, and issuing.
• Implement and enforce internal controls to prevent theft, pilferage, and wastage.
• Monitor bar control measures (par levels, standard recipes, portioning, spillage logs).

6. Collaboration

• Work with Executive Chef and F&B Manager to improve operational efficiency.
• Support menu engineering, promotions, and forecasting activities.
• Participate in F&B operational meetings and share cost-saving insights.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of F&B operations
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in cost control software (e.g., MC, Adaco, FMC) and MS Excel
• Strong communication and cross-department collaboration
• Knowledge of inventory management and procurement processes

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Hospitality Management, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience as F&B Cost Controller / Cost Analyst in hospitality.
• Experience in hotels, resorts, or large multi-outlet F&B establishments preferred.
• Familiarity with financial audits and accounting standards.

KPIs / Performance Indicators

• Achievement of targeted food cost % and beverage cost %.
• Accuracy of monthly inventories (variance reduction).
• Timely and accurate reporting.
• Reduction in wastage and pilferage.
• Improvement in outlet profitability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹25,190.06 - ₹34,311.49 per month

Work Location: In person