F&B Cost Control Manager

KMAS-SA; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

KMAS-SA in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks an experienced Cost Control Manager to oversee food and beverage costs across multiple branches and implement cost control policies. A 3–5 year background in cost control with supervisory experience is preferred, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

You will lead the cost control team, monitor inventory, review recipe costing, and present KPIs and recommendations to management. ERP and POS familiarity with strong Excel is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of cost control experience, with supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and operational cost control.
• Excellent leadership, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze food and beverage costs across multiple branches.
• Develop and implement cost control policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory, stock audits, cost variances, and waste.
• Review recipe costing and analyze menu item profitability.
• Prepare and present periodic cost reports, KPIs, and recommendations to management.
• Lead and supervise the cost control team and implement profitability improvement plans.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

POS systems

Job description

Cost Control Manager

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 3–5 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze food and beverage costs across multiple branches.
• Develop and implement cost control policies and procedures.
• Monitor inventory, stock audits, cost variances, and waste.
• Review recipe costing and analyze menu item profitability.
• Prepare and present periodic cost reports, KPIs, and recommendations to management.
• Lead and supervise the cost control team and implement profitability improvement plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cost control, preferably including supervisory experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial analysis, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and operational cost control.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multi-branch restaurant chains.
• Food & Beverage Cost Control Certificate or equivalent professional certification.
• Familiarity with ERP and POS systems.
• Experience in developing cost control procedures and improving profitability.