F&B Cost & Inventory Analyst

loewshotels; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Free theme park access

Training & development opportunities

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 our resort facilities. This role partners with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and Storeroom teams to drive profitability and compliance.

You will monitor costs, review purchasing activity, and produce key reports such as cost percentages and menu costing.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost reporting and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of F&B cost controls and inventory management.
• Ability to review recipes and menu costing for profitability.
• Proactive in identifying variances and implementing improvements.
• Strong collaboration with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, Storeroom.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly F&B cost reports.
• Review purchasing activity for pricing trends and compliance.
• Monitor actual costs against budget and explain variances.
• Track metrics like food cost per cover and inventory turnover.
• Maintain pricing standards in POS and inventory systems.
• Conduct inventory audits and spot checks to ensure accuracy.
• Train and support teams on purchasing processes and tools.
• Identify waste reduction opportunities and optimize usage.
• Review recipes and portioning standards for profitability.

Skills

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Team player

Problem solving

Organized

Strong communicator

Tools

POS systems

Inventory management software

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 our resort facilities. This role partners with Culinary, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and Storeroom teams to drive profitability and compliance.

You will monitor costs, review purchasing activity, and produce key reports such as cost percentages and menu costing.