Food Beverage Controller

Job Title: F&B Controller

Location: Mumbai

Department: Finance & F&B Operations

Reporting To: Finance Head / Operations Head

Role Overview

We are looking for a detail‑oriented and analytical F&B Controller to manage and control food & beverage costs across operations. The role involves monitoring inventory, ensuring cost efficiency, maintaining controls, and supporting the business with insights to improve profitability and reduce wastage.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor and control food & beverage costs across restaurants/banquets

• Analyse consumption, wastage, variance, and yield reports

• Ensure adherence to budgeted food cost percentages

Inventory Management

• Oversee inventory levels, stock movement, and reconciliation across outlets

• Conduct regular stock audits, surprise checks, and physical verifications

• Ensure proper storage, FIFO practices, and wastage controls

Procurement & Vendor Coordination

• Work closely with purchase teams for rate comparisons and cost optimisation

• Validate purchase orders, GRNs, and pricing accuracy

• Track vendor performance and cost efficiency

Reporting & MIS

• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly F&B cost reports and variance analysis

• Maintain accurate consumption data and cost dashboards

• Share actionable insights with operations and finance teams

Operational Coordination

• Work closely with Chefs, Operations, and Stores teams for menu costing and portion control

• Support menu engineering, pricing strategy, and profitability analysis

• Ensure standard recipes and portion sizes are maintained

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to SOPs and internal audit requirements

• Establish control systems to prevent pilferage and leakage

• Maintain documentation for audits and compliance

Skills & Requirements

• 4–8 years of experience as F&B Controller / Cost Controller (hospitality preferred)

• Strong knowledge of food costing, inventory control, and costing systems

• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, POS systems, and inventory tools

• Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills

• Understanding of restaurant, catering, or banquet operations

• Attention to detail and strong internal control mindset