F&B Purchasing Controller & Cost Analyst

Terry Blacks Bbq; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Blacks Bbq is seeking a Purchasing Controller in Austin, TX to oversee food and beverage costing, inventory control, and purchasing compliance. You will partner with regional managers, chefs, and purchasing teams to optimize margins and ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires expertise in Recipe databases, cost variances, and experience with Restaurant365 and Toast POS. This on-site position may require night and weekend coverage to support daily restaurant operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in F&B cost control and recipe/menu database management.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and financial reporting.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced multi-entity hospitality environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with culinary team to create and maintain recipes in Restaurant365.
• Review A/P records for cost-coding accuracy on purchased items and stock movements.
• Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile stock discrepancies with F&B teams.
• Ensure yields and recipe costs remain accurate as menu items change.
• Coordinate with F&B Teams to confirm the accuracy of all purchased unit of measures, pack sizes, and purchase quantities.
• Update mapping of new POS menu items, modifiers, and categories in Toast POS to ensure proper item cost reporting.
• Coordinate with A/P processing team to build and maintain vendor item database.
• Analyze theoretical vs. actual food cost variances and prepare detailed menu item reports for management.
• Maintain and update pricing guides.
• Audit vendor invoices against contracted pricing to ensure purchasing compliance.
• Train and support unit-level managers on inventory counting and cost-control procedures.
• Provide purchasing support as needed, ensuring the restaurant has the supplies and items necessary for smooth daily operations.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining operational efficiency and quality.
• Price vetting with new items.
• Be available to work nights and weekends as needed to support restaurant operations.

Skills

F&B cost control

Recipe database management

Inventory management

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Tools

Restaurant365

Toast POS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Terry Blacks Bbq is seeking a Purchasing Controller in Austin, TX to oversee food and beverage costing, inventory control, and purchasing compliance. You will partner with regional managers, chefs, and purchasing teams to optimize margins and ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires expertise in Recipe databases, cost variances, and experience with Restaurant365 and Toast POS. This on-site position may require night and weekend coverage to support daily restaurant operations.