Food & Beverage Controller

Role Overview

The Food & Beverage Controller is responsible for monitoring and controlling food and beverage costs across multiple outlets to optimize profitability. This includes conducting detailed recipe costing, menu engineering, and analyzing cost reports during various time frames to ensure financial targets are met.

Key Duties

• Oversee food and beverage costs in all outlets and implement appropriate control measures.
• Perform recipe costing and assist in menu engineering to enhance profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly cost reports to track financial performance.
• Monitor inventory levels, stock movements, and investigate any discrepancies or variances.
• Carry out regular stock audits and physical inventory counts to maintain accuracy.
• Reconcile purchases with issues, transfers, and consumption to ensure records align.
• Collaborate closely with Purchase, Production, and Operations teams to streamline processes.
• Implement strategies to minimize wastage and maintain strict portion control standards.
• Generate comprehensive cost control reports and management information systems documents.
• Ensure adherence to company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain food safety standards consistently.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Commerce, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Have between 1 to 5 years of relevant experience specifically in Food & Beverage Cost Control, ideally within hospitality sectors such as restaurants, cafés, or quick service restaurants (QSR).
• Demonstrate strong expertise in inventory management and recipe costing techniques.
• Be proficient in MS Excel, with additional knowledge of ERP or POS systems considered beneficial.
• Exhibit strong analytical abilities and effective communication skills.