Cost Controller – Food & Beverage

চাকরির বিবরণ

STS Group is one of Bangladesh's leading organizations in the healthcare and education sectors, with over 25 years of experience (ISD, Glenrich International School, Universal College Bangladesh, Evercare Hospitals) and a growing portfolio of food and beverage concepts. To protect F&B profit margins and keep operating costs under control, the Group is seeking an experienced and analytical Cost Controller – Food & Beverage. The role monitors cost performance across all F&B outlets, from purchase to plate, ensuring financial transparency, robust store controls and strict compliance with Group policies. Based primarily at STS Tower, Bashundhara R/A, Dhaka, the role oversees receiving procedures, main stores, outlet sub-stores, recipe costing, inventory management and cost reporting. Although deployed within F&B Operations (reporting to the COO - F&B Operations), the role reports directly to Finance, and works closely with Executive Chefs and Outlet Managers to reconcile POS data, manage inventory variances, minimize wastage and optimize menu pricing.

দায়িত্ব

• Check purchase requisitions against par stock, budget and approved supplier list before orders are raised
• Maintain a market price list for major items, compare supplier quotes and support Comparative Statement preparation for the Procurement team
• Supervise receiving: verify quantity, weight, quality, temperature and expiry against the purchase order and invoice; reject or record short and substandard deliveries
• Ensure every delivery is recorded in the system the same day
• Control main stores and outlet sub-stores; set par levels and reorder points
• Approve store requisitions and transfers between outlets and kitchens
• Conduct month-end physical stock counts plus surprise spot-checks; reconcile with the system and investigate variances
• Monitor slow-moving, near-expiry and dead stock; apply FIFO/FEFO and keep spoilage and wastage logs
• Build and maintain standard recipe cards with yields and portion sizes together with the Executive Chef, and cost every menu item
• Run menu engineering analysis (popularity versus margin) and recommend price, portion or menu changes
• Cost banquets, events, catering and promotions before they are confirmed
• Prepare a daily flash report of revenue, covers, and food and beverage cost percentages by outlet
• Prepare the monthly cost report: actual versus potential food and beverage cost, with variance explanations
• Reconcile POS sales with consumption; review voids, discounts and complimentary bills; audit daily POS reports, cash and card settlements, and credit sales
• Support F&B budgeting and forecasting, and month-end closing for F&B
• Implement and update F&B cost control SOPs; ensure compliance with VAT, TDS and food-safety record-keeping requirements
• Train and supervise store and receiving staff; support internal and external audits

যোগ্যতা

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (BBA), or a related field; a Master's degree will be an added advantage
• Partly qualified CA/CMA (ICAB/ICMAB); a hospitality cost control certification is an advantage
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in F&B cost control, including at least 3 years directly as a Cost Controller or Assistant Cost Controller
• Direct experience within a 4-5 star hotel, a multi-outlet restaurant group, or a large-scale food court enterprise in Bangladesh is strongly preferred
• Proficient in theoretical-versus-actual cost analysis, yield testing, recipe costing, and menu engineering metrics
• Deep knowledge of inventory management methodologies, physical auditing, and storage procedures
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of enterprise ERP platforms and POS software
• Strong understanding of Bangladesh VAT and TDS parameters on F&B items
• High integrity and professional independence, with the firmness to enforce controls with culinary and operational teams
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English and Bangla

সুবিধা

• Be part of one of Bangladesh's leading healthcare and education groups
• Work on meaningful projects that create long-term impact
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across diverse functions
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career growth

দক্ষতা

• Cost Control
• ERP
• Excel
• Inventory Management
• Menu Engineering
• POS
• Recipe Costing
• VAT/TDS