Costing Executive (F&B industry)

Talent Recruit; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Costing Executive for a prominent client in the Food & Beverage industry. The role involves monitoring material consumption, analyzing food costing, and overseeing operating expenses. Candidates must have a degree in Finance or Accounting, costing experience, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is necessary for effective communication. A detail-oriented individual willing to travel is preferred.

Qualifications

• Costing experience, preferably in F&B, hospitality, or retail.
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical abilities.
• Willingness to travel when needed.

Responsibilities

• Verify and monitor raw material consumption and wastage.
• Conduct stock takes for kitchen inventory.
• Maintain and analyze food costing and menu pricing.

Skills

Cost accounting principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficient in SAP

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Inventory management systems

Cost Allocation software

Job description

About the job Costing Executive (F&B industry)

Company Background

We are representing our clients in Food & Beverage (F&B) industry:

1. Chinese seafood restaurant and event banquet that delivers the ultimate dining experience based in Petaling Jaya.

2. Fast growing F&B company with over 20+ outlets across Malaysia, with the HQ based in Kepong.

As they are expanding, they are currently looking forCostingExecutive.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify & monitor raw material consumption and wastage in the kitchen and production department, escalating any abnormal cases to the superior.
• Conduct stock takes for kitchen inventory, comparing actual stock with system records and reporting variances.
• Maintain and analyze food costing, menu pricing, and cost control measures to optimize profitability.
• Assist in preparing budgeted manufacturing statements, profit & loss accounts, and tax estimations based on the annual operation plan.
• Oversee operating expenses (OPEX) & capital expenditures (CAPEX) related to kitchen and restaurant operations.
• Analyze profitability by menu items, ingredients, and supplier costs to support pricing decisions.
• Review and maintain the top customer lists to track spending trends.
• Propose process improvements to enhance cost efficiency in food production and restaurant operations.
• Handle ad hoc assignments from management as required.

Requirement

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Costing experience, preferably in F&B, hospitality, or retail.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, especially in food production.
• Proficient in SAP, Cost Allocation, and inventory management systems.
• Mandarin proficiency (spoken & written) is required to liaise with suppliers, kitchen staff, and management.
• Own transport required and willingness to travel when needed.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualified candidates, please click apply or share your resume to balqis(at)talentrecruit.com.my

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.