Food & Beverage Cost Controller

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing food and beverage expenses by controlling inventory, analyzing costs, preventing waste/theft, and ensuring accurate sales/pricing, working with kitchen/F&B teams on budgets, menu costing, variance analysis , and daily POS/stock checks to maintain profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Control & Analysis: Monitor, analyze, and control food and beverage costs , wastage , and pilferage .
• Inventory Management: Oversee stocktaking , inventory levels , ordering , receiving , requisitions , and stock transfers .
• Point of Sale (POS) Audits: Verify POS transactions , voids , discounts , staff meals , complimentary items , settlements , and menu pricing accuracy.
• Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports , variance analysis , cost of sales reports , and forecasts .
• Budgeting: Assist in budget preparation , forecasting , and cost strategy development .
• Menu Engineering: Participate in menu costing and pricing to ensure profitability.
• Collaboration: Work with Executive Chefs , Purchasing , F&B Managers , and Finance teams.
• Process Improvement: Identify weaknesses in control procedures and suggest improvements .

Key Skills & Requirements

Analytical and financial skills

• Attention to details.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Communication skills.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-4years’ F&B Cost controller experience in a 4-star hotel.
• Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management, Finance or a related field (Essential).
• Well conversant with Materials Control(MC)software and POS systems.

Note: Male candidates are encouraged for this role.

Salary Kshs. 25k-30k depending on the experience and qualifications.