Rahul Debnath

I protect the hotel's money without disturbing operations!

F&B Cost Controller - Goldfinch Hotels - MRG Group - Bangalore, India

(2026-06)

• Reduced operational wastage through variance tracking and inventory controls, contributing to improved departmental profitability.
• Conduct inventory audits and stock reconciliations maintaining accurate inventory records.
• Analyze consumption patterns, variances, and cost trends to identify savings opportunities.
• Verify purchase, receiving, and issuing processes to minimize wastage and discrepancies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly cost control reports to support management decision-making.
• Ensure accurate control of liquor, beer, and beverage inventories while maintaining statutory and excise compliance.
• Coordinate with purchasing, stores, kitchen, and operations teams to optimize stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOPs, and audit requirements.
• Support menu costing, recipe costing, and pricing strategies to maximize profitability.

Asst. Food & Beverage Controller - Biergarten - Bangalore (Shakthi Food & Beverages LLP) - Bangalore, India

(2024-04 - 2026-05)

• Reduced beverage wastage by approximately 8–10% through effective inventory tracking and stock control measures.
• Maintained excise (CL9) books, beer registers, and monthly excise statements with 100% reporting accuracy.
• Prepare monthly excise statements.
• Prepare Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reports for all departments.
• Perform weekly variance analysis (theoretical vs. actual consumption).
• Conduct recipe and menu costing; assist in strategic menu pricing.
• Verify all incoming F&B supplies against purchase orders and invoices
• Conducted regular stock audits and physical inventory checks, reducing inventory discrepancies by 10–15%.
• Track and minimize wastage, spoilage, and pilferage; investigate discrepancies.
• Identified discrepancies through void report reviews, contributing to a 1–2% reduction in revenue leakage.
• Reconcile POS sales and payment collections (cash, card, and digital payments).

Head Cashier - Dubki-Dawn and Dusk Bar Goa (Shakthi Food & Beverages LLP) - Bangalore

(2022-12 - 2024-03)

• Maintained cash handling accuracy above 99.5% through daily reconciliation and verification procedures.
• Operate the POS (Point of Sale) system to record sales.
• Record daily sales for reporting and inventory purposes.
• Balance the cash drawer at the end of the shift.
• High accuracy in transaction processing and minimal errors.Supervise and manage Handle customer complaints and resolve issues effectively.
• Ensure proper handling of refunds, voids, and transactions.
• Manage and maintain the security of cash and financial documents.

Bachelor of commerce - IGNOU (2022)

12th - Livingstone Foundation (2016 - 2018)

10th - St. mary's Higher Secondary School (2016)