Strategic Cost Controller – F&B & Inventory Lead

HUMAN-AI-Z Nexus Technology; Dubai; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Safadi Hospitality in the UAE is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to lead the Cost Control function, reporting directly to the CFO. The role oversees food and beverage costing, inventory valuation, and cost reporting across Central Kitchen, warehouses, and venues, ensuring adherence to cost control standards.

You will manage the cost control team, coordinate with procurement and operations, and contribute to audits and continuous improvement while maintaining confidentiality of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in cost control, inventory management, or accounting, including prior supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage cost control, inventory valuation, recipe costing, and cost accounting principles.
• Fluent in English; Arabic is an advantage; proficiency in ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop the Cost Control team to ensure high performance.
• Plan, organize, and monitor the daily operations of the Cost Control function to ensure timely and accurate cost control activities.
• Oversee food and beverage cost control across Central Kitchen, warehouses, and operational locations to ensure adherence to cost control procedures and standards.
• Review recipe costing, standard portion costs, and menu pricing to ensure accurate COGS calculations.
• Oversee inventory valuation and ensure inventory records reflect stock quantities, costs, and movements accurately.
• Monitor purchase prices, supplier quotations, and market price trends, and report significant cost variances to the CFO.
• Prepare and present monthly cost reports, food and beverage cost analyses, and variance reports to the CFO.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Central Kitchen, and Operations to ensure effective inventory planning and cost management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Al Safadi Hospitality in the UAE is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to lead the Cost Control function, reporting directly to the CFO. The role oversees food and beverage costing, inventory valuation, and cost reporting across Central Kitchen, warehouses, and venues, ensuring adherence to cost control standards.

You will manage the cost control team, coordinate with procurement and operations, and contribute to audits and continuous improvement while maintaining confidentiality of