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.
