Cost Controller
Core
Monitor, analyze, and control organizational costs (food, beverage, inventory, operational) to ensure budget adherence and resource efficiency.
Role type
Cost Controller
Builds
Cost-control reports, variance analyses, and inventory reconciliation records for management decision-making.
Domain
Hospitality (Food & Beverage) + Financial Control
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Cost analysis, inventory management, variance analysis, financial reporting, supplier pricing review, stock reconciliation, recipe cost calculation, audit support, Microsoft Excel proficiency
Preferred skills
Hospitality industry experience, knowledge of inventory systems
Responsibilities
Monitor daily operational costs and identify variances against budgets; Analyze food, beverage, and departmental costs; Prepare regular cost reports and variance analyses; Investigate unusual variances and recommend corrective actions; Monitor stock levels and conduct physical inventory counts; Reconcile physical inventory with system records; Review purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records; Calculate and monitor food and beverage costs including recipe costs and gross profit margins; Liaise with Purchasing, Stores, and operational teams to ensure procedure compliance; Assist with monthly closing procedures and internal/external audits.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC