F&B Cost Analyst: Profit & Inventory Optimizer

Loews Hotels, LLC.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Free theme park access

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 monitor costs, review purchasing activity, and generate actionable reports to drive profitability and compliance.

The role requires collaboration with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and Storeroom teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain data integrity in hospitality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience in Food & Beverage cost control, purchasing, inventory management, accounting, finance, or related field; hospitality industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly Food & Beverage cost reports, including cost percentage analyses, menu mix reporting, and operational cost flashes.
• Review purchasing activity for pricing trends, specification compliance, and adherence to corporate purchasing programs, reporting findings to management.
• Monitor actual food and beverage costs against theoretical and budgeted targets, analyze variances, and provide explanations and recommendations.
• Track and report key metrics, including food cost per cover, inventory turnover, and other operational performance indicators.
• Maintain pricing standards and ensure accuracy of cost-related data within POS and inventory management systems.
• Monitor and maintain inventory records, including product pricing, pack sizes, and perpetual inventory balances.
• Conduct inventory audits and spot checks to ensure inventory accuracy, compliance, and proper control procedures.
• Train and support operational teams on purchasing processes, inventory management tools, count procedures, and system utilization.
• Monitor dead stock and excess inventory, partnering with operations to reduce waste and maximize product utilization.
• Perform cost control audits, including invoice reviews, pricing verification, beverage controls, and inventory compliance checks.
• Review recipes, portioning standards, and menu costing to ensure consistency, accuracy, and profitability.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounts Payable, and Operational teams to resolve billing issues, address cost concerns, and support overall cost-control initiatives.

Skills

Cost control

Inventory management

Financial reporting

Excel

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related discipline

Tools

ADACO

Doc-Link

POS platforms

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 monitor costs, review purchasing activity, and generate actionable reports to drive profitability and compliance.

The role requires collaboration with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and Storeroom teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and maintain data integrity in hospitality