F&B Cost Control & Inventory Lead

DE TIAN GROUP PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

DE TIAN GROUP PTE. LTD. is seeking a cost-control professional to protect margins across our F&B outlets in Singapore. You will work with chefs, outlet managers and suppliers to buy right items at the right price and track costs from receiving to plate.

Responsibilities include monitoring costs, preparing costing, analysing variances, supporting menu engineering, leading stock-takes, and ensuring inventory accuracy with our POS and procurement systems. Travel between outlets may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business, Supply Chain, Hospitality Management or a related field.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in cost control, purchasing or inventory within the F&B or hospitality industry.
• Sound knowledge of food costing, recipe costing and inventory control procedures.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with high attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) and familiar with inventory or procurement systems.
• Good negotiation and communication skills, able to work with chefs, managers and suppliers.
• Organised and able to meet month-end deadlines.
• Prior supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Willing to travel between outlets and work flexible hours during stock-takes.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily, weekly and monthly food and beverage costs against budget and flag variances.
• Prepare and maintain standard recipe costing and menu costing with the culinary team.
• Analyse cost-of-sales, wastage, spoilage and staff meal data to find savings.
• Support menu engineering and pricing reviews with margin analysis.
• Conduct spot checks on receiving, storage, portioning and transfers between outlets.
• Source, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers on price, quality, delivery and payment terms.
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders and ensure approvals follow policy.
• Maintain the approved supplier list and conduct periodic supplier performance reviews.
• Prepare month-end cost reports, variance analysis and inventory valuation for Finance.
• Train users on the new module and maintain master data post go-live.
• Supervise and train storekeepers or cost control staff.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Detail oriented

Supervisory experience

Education

Diploma in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

DE TIAN GROUP PTE. LTD. is seeking a cost-control professional to protect margins across our F&B outlets in Singapore. You will work with chefs, outlet managers and suppliers to buy right items at the right price and track costs from receiving to plate.

Responsibilities include monitoring costs, preparing costing, analysing variances, supporting menu engineering, leading stock-takes, and ensuring inventory accuracy with our POS and procurement systems. Travel between outlets may be required.