F&B Cost Controller

Bahri Hospitality & Cuisines; New Delhi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Bahri Hospitality & Cuisines is seeking a detail-oriented F&B Cost Controller for our New Delhi operations. You will manage cost controls across outlets, analyze variances, and ensure menu costing accuracy, POS pricing integrity, and inventory management to support profitability.

The role requires strong Excel skills, vendor negotiation, and cross-functional coordination with culinary and operations teams. This on-site position is based in New Delhi, India, with a focus on cost discipline and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in F&B cost control (restaurant, cafe, bakery, or hospitality industry preferred).
• Strong understanding of food costing, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of food and beverage trends and market pricing is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Cost control & analysis across outlets, weekly and monthly cost updates.
• Prepare and maintain detailed menu costing sheets and pricing strategies.
• Monitor cost percentages, identify leakage, and recommend actions.
• Coordinate with culinary, operations, procurement, and IT for pricing and inventory accuracy.
• Prepare periodic cost reports and MIS for management review.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional coordination

Communication skills

Pressure management

Numerical proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Finance, Accounting

Tools

Excel

POS systems

Inventory management software

Billing systems

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical F&B Cost Controller to manage food and beverage cost controls across our outlets. The role will focus on cost analysis, menu costing, POS pricing accuracy, inventory control, vendor coordination, and financial reporting to support profitability and operational efficiency.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Cost Control & Analysis
• Conduct regular food and beverage cost updates and variance analysis
• Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly food cost percentages
• Identify cost leakages and recommend corrective actions
• Menu Costing & Engineering
• Prepare and maintain detailed menu costing sheets
• Analyse menu profitability, contribution margins, and pricing efficiency
• Coordinate with culinary and operations teams on menu revisions and pricing strategies
• POS Pricing & Product Master Control
• Update approved menu pricing in the POS backend
• Create and activate new product keys (SKUs) for new launches and limited-time offerings
• Ensure POS pricing, taxes, modifiers, and recipes align with approved menu costing
• Coordinate with finance, operations, and IT teams to avoid billing and reporting discrepancies
• Inventory & Stock Control
• Monitor inventory levels, stock movements, wastage, and pilferage
• Ensure standard yield, portion control, and recipe compliance
• Support physical stock counts and inventory reconciliations
• Vendor & Purchase Coordination
• Coordinate with procurement and suppliers to ensure cost efficiency
• Support vendor negotiations for competitive pricing without compromising quality
• Track raw material prices and food market trends
• Reporting & Compliance
• Prepare periodic cost reports and MIS for management review
• Ensure adherence to internal SOPs, cost-control standards, and accounting practices
• Support audits and finance reviews as required

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory / POS systems
• Vendor coordination and negotiation skills
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Hospitality Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Proven experience in F&B cost control (restaurant, caf, bakery, or hospitality industry preferred)
• Strong understanding of food costing, budgeting, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of food and beverage trends and market pricing is an advantage.

Role Summary

This is a full-time, on-site role based in New Delhi. The F&B Cost Controller will play a critical role in ensuring cost discipline, pricing accuracy, POS integrity, and menu profitability across Dlifrance India operations.