F&B Cost Analyst: Inventory & Profitability Champion

Loews Hotels; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Theme park access

Dynamic culture

Training & development

Diversity & inclusion

Community involvement

Job summary

Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando is seeking a detail‑oriented F&B Cost Specialist to support cost reporting, inventory management, and financial analysis across Food & Beverage operations. You will partner with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and Storeroom teams to ensure accurate costing and profitable performance.

You will monitor pricing, conduct variance analysis, and maintain data integrity within inventory and POS systems, contributing to cost-saving initiatives and compliance

Qualifications

• Analytical and detail‑oriented professional with cost controls and reporting experience.
• Collaborates with Culinary, Operations, Finance and Storeroom teams to support business objectives.
• Prepares and analyzes cost reports and inventory data.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Familiarity with inventory controls and purchasing processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly Food & Beverage cost reports and analyses.
• Review purchasing activity for pricing trends and program adherence.
• Monitor actual costs vs budgets and explain variances.
• Track inventory metrics like cost per cover and turnover.
• Maintain pricing standards in POS and inventory systems.
• Conduct inventory audits and spot checks for accuracy.
• Train teams on purchasing processes and system usage.
• Identify dead stock and opportunities to reduce waste.
• Perform cost control audits including invoice reviews and price verification.
• Review recipes, portioning standards, and menu costing for profitability.
• Collaborate with Finance and Operations to resolve billing issues and improve cost control.

Skills

Cost controls

Inventory management

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Associate/Bachelor in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADACO

Doc-Link

POS systems

Oracle

Job description

Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando is seeking a detail‑oriented F&B Cost Specialist to support cost reporting, inventory management, and financial analysis across Food & Beverage operations. You will partner with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and Storeroom teams to ensure accurate costing and profitable performance.

You will monitor pricing, conduct variance analysis, and maintain data integrity within inventory and POS systems, contributing to cost-saving initiatives and compliance