F&B Cost Controller — Drive Profit Insights

Southern Sun; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Sun is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Controller to join our finance team in Abu Dhabi. The role supports cost management and financial reporting across hotel operations, ensuring accurate recording of costs and timely reporting for operational decision making.

The successful candidate will collaborate with operational teams to drive efficiency and profitability, perform inventory controls, and contribute to month-end closings.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable using accounting or hotel property management systems; experience with Sun Systems and/or finance systems advantageous.
• Experience in F&B cost control, financial reporting or accounting roles within hospitality or related sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Controls and records the flow of goods between F&B outlets and stores to user departments.
• Checks receiving vouchers against supplier invoices and purchase orders for accuracy.
• Ensures supplier tax invoices are compliant with local guidelines.
• Produces daily food cost of sales reports and manages stock counts per policy.
• Performs monthly analysis of sales, cost of sales and productivity.
• Prepares month-end closing reports for food, beverage, tobacco, stock and operating supplies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Finance qualification

Tools

Sun Systems

Job description

Southern Sun is seeking a detail-oriented Cost Controller to join our finance team in Abu Dhabi. The role supports cost management and financial reporting across hotel operations, ensuring accurate recording of costs and timely reporting for operational decision making.

The successful candidate will collaborate with operational teams to drive efficiency and profitability, perform inventory controls, and contribute to month-end closings.