F & B Controller jobs

Key Responsibilities

Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor and control food and beverage costs in line with approved budgets.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly F&B cost reports with variance analysis.
• Analyze consumption patterns, yield, wastage, and pilferage.
• Assist in menu engineering and pricing decisions in coordination with the Executive Chef and F&B Manager.

Inventory & Stores Management

• Supervise receiving, storage, and issuing procedures for all F&B items.
• Ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO), hygiene, and storage standards.
• Conduct regular physical stock counts (daily spot checks, monthly inventories).
• Investigate and report stock discrepancies.

Purchasing & Vendor Control

• Review purchase requisitions and purchase orders for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure procurement follows approved vendors, contracts, and pricing.
• Evaluate supplier performance and price fluctuations.
• Coordinate with Purchasing to control quality, quantity, and cost.

Revenue Control & Compliance

• Ensure accurate posting of F&B revenues in POS and accounting systems.
• Monitor complimentary, voids, discounts, and staff meals.
• Ensure compliance with hotel SOPs, audit standards, and statutory requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to F&B operations.
• Ensure accurate configuration of recipes, yields, and portion controls in ERP/POS systems.
• Conduct periodic outlet audits to ensure adherence to standards and procedures.
• Strengthen and maintain SOPs for cost control, stock management, and consumption tracking.
• Identify process gaps and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Reporting & Systems

• Prepare and submit F&B MIS reports to management.
• Maintain recipe costing, menu costing, and portion control standards.
• Ensure correct configuration and usage of POS and inventory systems.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Team Coordination

• Train F&B and stores teams on cost awareness and control procedures.
• Promote a culture of accountability and cost consciousness.
• Act as a key link between Operations and Finance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, or Accounting.
• 3–6 years of experience as F&B Controller in a hotel/resort.
• Experience in luxury or upscale hospitality preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Excellent knowledge of F&B operations and costing
• Proficiency in hotel POS, inventory, and accounting systems
• Attention to detail and strong follow-up skills
• Good communication and coordination abilities

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person