Cost Controller - F & B experience is a must

About Us We are a growing, premium specialty coffee and restaurant brand with multiple branches dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary and coffee experiences. As we expand our footprint, we are looking for a highly analytical and experienced Cost Controller to join our finance team. If you are passionate about the F\&B industry and have a proven track record of optimizing profitability across multi-unit operations, we want to hear from you.

Role Summary The Cost Controller will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our financial health across all branches. You will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and controlling all food, beverage, and operational costs. Working closely with the executive chef, branch managers, and the procurement team, you will ensure our high standards are maintained while maximizing yield, minimizing waste, and driving overall profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Cost Analysis \& Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly food and beverage cost reports, highlighting variances and providing actionable insights to management.
• Inventory Management: Oversee and coordinate end-of-month inventory counts across all branches. Conduct random spot checks on inventory, receiving, and storage areas.
• Menu Engineering: Collaborate with the culinary and beverage teams on recipe costing, pricing strategies, and yield testing for both food and specialty coffee items.
• Waste Management: Track and analyze wastage, spoilage, and void reports, implementing procedures to reduce discrepancies.
• Procurement Oversight: Review purchasing orders and supplier invoices to ensure alignment with negotiated contracts and market prices.
• System Management: Maintain and update the POS and inventory management systems with accurate recipe and pricing data.
• Compliance \& Auditing: Ensure all branches adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) regarding cash handling, receiving, and stock transfers.

Qualifications \& Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of proven experience as a Cost Controller specifically within the restaurant, hospitality, or specialty coffee industry, with multi-branch experience highly preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in F\&B inventory and POS software, ERP (e.g., Micros, Revel, MarketMan, Foodics) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of food and beverage yields, recipe costing, and supply chain logistics.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial data clearly to non-financial operational staff.
• CAN JOIN IMMEDIATELY

Work Location: In person