Senior Cost Control Lead - Catering Ops

Power International Holding (PIH); Doha; On-site; QAR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Power International Holding (PIH) seeks a Senior Cost Control Officer - Catering to lead cost control across catering operations, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.

The role drives performance, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and supports continuous improvement initiatives, cost optimization, operational efficiency, and quality outcomes while collaborating with internal teams, contractors, clients, and business

Qualifications

• Sector Operations Knowledge: Strong understanding of operational requirements, standards, workflows, and regulatory expectations within the catering sector.
• Technical and Functional Expertise: Advanced knowledge of cost control processes, documentation, reporting standards, systems, and operational controls relevant to the role.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Ability to manage cross-functional communication, contractor coordination, client engagement, and team collaboration within fast-paced operational environments.
• Systems and Reporting: Proficiency in ERP systems, reporting tools, Microsoft Office applications, operational dashboards, and performance tracking methodologies.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making capabilities with the ability to resolve operational issues and support business continuity.

Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Manage day-to-day cost control activities within the catering environment to ensure efficient execution, compliance with procedures, and achievement of operational targets while maintaining service quality and productivity standards.
• Planning and Coordination: Coordinate schedules, manpower, materials, contractors, and operational activities to ensure timely completion of tasks, projects, and deliverables in line with approved timelines and business requirements.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal departments, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors, clients, and operational teams to ensure smooth communication, issue resolution, and alignment on technical and operational requirements.
• Compliance and Governance: Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, regulatory standards, HSE requirements, and industry best practices applicable to the catering sector.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor operational KPIs, productivity, service standards, and quality benchmarks while identifying gaps, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare operational reports, technical records, progress updates, cost analyses, and management presentations to support decision-making, audit readiness, and business transparency.
• Resource Optimization: Support efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, budgets, materials, and operational resources to improve productivity, reduce waste, and optimize operational costs.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify operational risks, technical challenges, delays, and performance issues while implementing mitigation measures and escalation processes to minimize business impact.
• Quality Assurance: Support the implementation of quality assurance and quality control procedures to ensure services, deliverables, and operational outputs meet company and client expectations.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process enhancements, digital initiatives, workflow optimization, and operational excellence programs to improve efficiency, service delivery, and overall business performance.

Job description

Power International Holding (PIH) seeks a Senior Cost Control Officer - Catering to lead cost control across catering operations, ensuring alignment with organizational standards, business objectives, and regulatory requirements.

The role drives performance, coordinates internal and external stakeholders, and supports continuous improvement initiatives, cost optimization, operational efficiency, and quality outcomes while collaborating with internal teams, contractors, clients, and business