F&B Controller Manager

Position Summary

The Food & Beverage Controller Manager is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and analyzing all aspects of the Food & Beverage cost management process. The role ensures accurate inventory tracking, cost efficiency, and profitability across all F&B outlets. This individual plays a key part in maintaining operational integrity and supporting financial objectives through effective cost analysis, reporting, and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control all F&B cost-related activities within the hotel.

• Conduct regular cost analysis to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of inventory, recipes, and menu costing in the system.

• Supervise daily and monthly inventory counts for food, beverage, and operational supplies.

• Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, and F&B teams to ensure proper documentation and control procedures.

• Verify supplier invoices and match with purchase orders, delivery notes, and system entries.

• Analyze and report on F&B cost performance, wastage, and consumption trends.

• Review pricing structures and assist in menu engineering to optimize profitability.

• Prepare monthly cost reports and submit variance explanations to management.

• Support internal and external audits related to F&B cost controls.

• Train outlet staff on cost awareness and stock handling procedures.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Hospitality Management.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an F&B Cost Controller or Cost Manager in the hospitality industry.

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with attention to detail.

• Proficiency in hotel management systems (e.g., Opera, Micros, FMC, Material Control).

• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial reporting tools.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

• Strong understanding of inventory, purchasing, and cost control procedures.

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.